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THE "NEW YORK

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Genealogical and Biographical

Record

Devoted to the I n t e ii e s t s of American
Genealogy and Biography.

ISSUED quarterly.

VOLUME III., 1872.

PUBLISHED FOR THE SOCIETY,

MOTT Memorial Hall, No. 64 Madison Avenue,

New York City.

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INDEX TO SUBJECTS.

Address, Annual, by D. P. Holton, 72.

Albany, Contributions to the History of Ancient Dutch families of, 81.

Almanacs, 146.

American Colonial Church History, 145.

Genealogies in preparation, 138, 197.

Families, Genealogies of, 133, 197.
Ancient Dutch families of Albany, 81.
Ancient Wills, 190.
Andover (N. H.). History of, 142.
Anniversary Address, 72, 98.

of Society, 96, 97, 98, 99.
Announcements of American Genealogies, 55, 103, 197.
Annual Address, 72, 98.

Meeting, 96, 97. 98, 99.
Arms, Heraldic, of Barclay, 21 ; of Chambers, 57 ; of Downs, 117; of Franklin,

117; ofHugget, 117; of Lawrence, 125, 130; of Robinson, 24; of Temple,

25 ; of New York State, 118; of the United States, 118.

Bartow Family Pedigree, 30.

Biograi^hical Bibliography, Report of Committee on, 97.

Biographies— Chambers, John, 57 ; Gautier, John S., 1 ; Reynolds, W. A., 105.
In preparation : Kennedy, 56 ; Sumter, 56 ; Van Buren, 96.

Booge (or Bogue) Family, Genealogies of, 62.

Books Noticed— Albany First Settlers, Oct. cover; Albany Historical CoUec, Oct.
cover ; American Bibliopolist, Oct. cover ; American Historical Record and
Repertory, Oct. coxier; Baldwin Genealogy, Oct. comr ; Berkley (Mass.)
History, 99; Biblical Repositoiy and Princeton Review, Oct. cover; Buxton
(Me.), "History of, 144 ; By-Laws of New London Co. (Ct.) Hist. Soc, 145 ;
Church in Penn , 145; Corwin Genealogy, 143; Easthampton (N. Y.)
Chronicles, 99 ; Drowne's Journal, 145 ; Historical Collections of Am. Col.
Church, 145 ; Griswold Ancestry and Arms, 196 ; Kip Family, 99 ; Maule
Family, 144; Mother's Register, 145 ; N. E. Gen. and Hist. Register, 101,
and Oct. cover; Ruttenber's Indian Tribes of Hudson River, Oct. cover;
Seaver Family, Oct. cover ; Strong Genealogy, 99 ; Wmchell Genealogy, 99.

Books in Preparation— Alsop's Works, 56; Charlestown (N. H.), History of , 142;
Church Records of East Haddam (Ct.), 142; Harlem (N. Y.), 55; Old
Families and Customs of New York, 55 ; Hebrew Families of New York,
103; Land Titles of Hudson Co. (N. J.), 56; Lyman Genealogy, 103;
Middletown (Ct. ), History of, 56 ; Thomas' History of Printing, 56 ; Stod-
dard Genealogy, 104.

Book Notes, 99, 143, 196, cover of Oct. No.

Bray Family and WoodhuU, of L. I., 96.

Chambers, John, Biography of, 57.
Chicago (111.) Historical Society, 98.
Corrections, 104, cover of Oct. No.

IV Index to Subjects.

De Witt Family Genealogy, 103.

Donations to the Library. See covers of numbers.

Dutch Families of Albany, Contributions to, SI.

Early Princeton Students, 25.

England, Public Records of, 85.

English and Dutch Intermarriages, 153.

Epitaphs of St. Paul's Chapel, New York City, 21, 116, 176.

Families. See Oeneahglea.

First Stone House in Albany, N. Y., 52.

Florida, Circumstances attending its occupation by U S 96

Freeholders of Schenectady, 71 . ' ''

French War Letter, 94.

" ^"^^'?^." i? Harrison N. Y., Marriage Records of, 45 ; Records of, in PMladel-
phia, ol ; Records of, m New York, 184.

Gautier, John S., Address inMemoriam, 1-9, 53.
Resolutions of Society, on his Death, 52
Genealogical Notation, 132.

Notes on New York Families in Pennsylvania 146
Genea ogies ot Booge, 02; Slosson, 107, 165 ; Wright, 35 ; WoodhuU 10-20
Genealogies, Amencan, in Preparation, 133, 'l97 ; Hebrew Families of New York

Genealog.e.s publfshed. See Books.
Governors, New York Colonial, 96.

5^?nV'T'rP ^^; '^■)' ^^^"^"^^^ Records of Friends in, 45.
Hayden Family Genealogy 104 '

Hebrew FamUies of New York City, History of, 103

Heraidiyof St. Paul's Chapel, New York Citv 21 116

Histories, Local. See Hooks. ' '

Hi-stoncal Collections of Amer. Colonial Church 145

Histoncal Society of New London Co. (Ct.), 54,' 145 • of Chicafro (111 ^ 08

Histories of Towns in Preparation-HariL \n Y."' % "iruienburg'' (M

in?. .v^^v'^^^A"* ^^•^■)' l'^^; ^^'^"^ Utiicht N. Y.), 14? Queens-
fel ; ^-'n ^^' ^^*^' ^°- ^^- Y-). l-i^; Wallingford (Conn ) 143
Jin t^ Y0,^?4T-^' '''' ""'"^"^^ ^""'"'i ^^- ^^^ 142\'^rutUup!

In Memoriara of J. S. Gautier, An Address, 1-9
Intermarriages, English and Dutch, 153.

Jones, Pedigree of, 195. I l|- '1

Kip Family, 99.

Landon MSS., Extract from, 32

Leisler and his Medal 143

Letter. A Jlodel Church, 33; A French W^ar 94
Librarian, Report of, 53. '

Licenses, New York Marriage, 91, 192.

ass.),

index to /inbjerts.

Lincoln, Abraham, and Liucoln Records in Pennsylvania. <U).

Lincoln Family of Pennsylvania. 148.

List of American Genealogies in iireparatiou. 138, 197.

Marriagep. 200.

Marriage Licenses. New York. 91. l92. „ •, , ,

Marriages of New York men to New Jersey women, 14!S ; Records from I hiladel-

phia Friends. 51 ; in Harrison Towaship (N.Y. ), 45.
Model Church Letter, A, :}:>. _ -^

Monnments in St. Paul's Chapel, New York City, 21. 116, 17«.

New London < 'oimty Historical Society. M. 145. - > „ •

New York (renealogical and Biographical Society. .Anniversary Address, Y'4, 9^,;
Amiua] Meeting, 9(;-99 ; Corresponding Members, List of, see c<}rfr
April ^'o. : Honorary, Life and Resident Members, List of, see (»rer
JaniKU-i/ No. ; Officers for 1872, see cover April No. ; Papers read be-
fore, 52, 9(J, 148; Proceedings of, 52. 9(5. 148; Progress of, 96; Third
Annual Meeting of, 96.

New York Maniages, 51, 91, 192.

Notation, Genealogical, 182.

Notes on Books, 99. 14:3. See Mvtr Oct. Xo.
and Queries, 58, 101, 145.
on Lawrence Pedigree, 26, 17K

Obituary Notices— Astor. Mrs. M.. 150; Bennett. J. G., 150; Bogue, Rev. 11. i'. ,
" 15! ; Cruger, Mrs. H. D., 151; Eaton, L., 104; Goodwin, Capt. W. F.,
151 ;' Hunt, C. H., 198; Kelly. W., 104; Lane, J., 151 ; Lawrence, W.
E., 199; Lydig, P. M., 151; Macy, J., 151; Piatt, I., 151; Ransom,
Col. H. .B.,'151 ; Seward, E. P., 15^1 ; Stuyvesant, Mrs. H. Le R., 151 ;
Sturgis, R.. 15>1 ; '^'rimble, G. T., 151 ; Van Sch:'.ick. M. B.. 152; Ward,
H. W., 200; Wolfe, G. D., l.!2.

Papers read before the Society, 52, 96, 148.

Pedigradation, 96.

Pedigree of Bartow, 30; of Jones, 195; of Lawrence. 121 ; Note.* on. 26: of

H. Stafford, 148.
Pennsylvania, The Colonial Church in, 145.
Princeton Students, Early, 25.
Proceedings of the Society, 52, 9(), 148.
Progress of the Society, 96.
Public Recoi'ds of England. 85.
"Purchase, The." See lla rrimii.

Record, Origin of the, fS.

Records of England, The Public, 85.

of Lincoln Family in Pennsylvania. 69.
Register, The Mother's, 145.
Report of Committee on Biogi-aphical Bibliography. 97.

of Librarian, 53.

of Treasurer. 58.

of Recording Secretarj', 58.

on Progie.ss of Genealogical and Biographical Science and Literature. OS.
Resolutions on death of J. S. Gautier, 52.
Reynolds, Hon. W. A., Biography of. 105.
Robinson. Anns of. 24.

^ Index to Subjects.

St Panl'9 Chapel. Hertildi-y of , 31. IKJ; Hpitanli.-^ in, 11(5 ! 7:5

Scheuectady, Freeholders of, 71.

Schuyler. Old Fort, Men of, 54.

Slossou Family Genealogy, 107. Kr).

Stafford Pedigree, 14o.

Stoddard Family Genealogy. 104.

Strong Family Genealogy, 9(5, 1 00.

Stn(k(nts. Early Princeton, 25.

Temple, Arms of. 35.

Third Annual Meeting of the Society, 36.

Towns, see Uwtoi'ies.

Treasurer, Report of, 53.

Utica (N. Y.). iiiee ScJniifler. ♦

War Letter, A French, 94.

WUls, Ancient, 190.

Wiuchell Family Genealogy. 99.

Woodhull and Bray Families of L. I., 9(5.

Family Genealogy, 10.
Wright Family Genealogy, 35.

mOEX TO NAMES.

\_BI50rT, Itl

^.branis, 20

V.bramse, 31, ;J'J

^cklev, 66

Vda is, 5, 18. 4;!. ll'.t. 1-)1.

.87
vpr rcroft, 39
Vikjn, 45
Vlbertson, IS!
Alexander, .103, l-W
\Jken. 35
\llardice. 31
Ulen, 141, 14o, ItM
A"r j-, 1 J8
■1, 198

.. t.-«
......56

Hvcrson, M
Uvonl, 133
Amhcrsts 95
^nderson, 33, 35, 36, 43. 55,
"7 57, 03, 133, 167, 192
Androws, 35, 36. 37, 43.

133, 137, 139, 18))
Andriessen, 150
\ndros, 9f>, TOO

- •-i><h, 179
', IKi

■Mgton, i:^A 197
^. 13, 54
■itroniT, 150
\><,ld, <t, l;«
Atj OW8I uth, 194
Aspden, 53
Asiwnwail, 194
• Astin, 191
\st.>r. 15r.

•-■:.,. -OP. la-j, 137, 139, 141.
;i»7
V, 133. 16<i

Bajboock, 145
(iachelder. 133

Badan. 3J
BsxKg, 54, VSi>,
Bailey, 91, 133
Uaird, 45, 103, 193
Bainbridpe, 198, 200
Baker, 45, 46, 47, 133
.Baldwin, 11, IS, ViS, Oct.

cove?'.
BaU, 114, 167, 169. 173
Bnllou, .54, 134
B.incker, 92, 103
Bancroft, 134
Banks, 174, 175
Bant, 194
Bar .er, 93, 134
Barclay, 21, 22, 23, 21
Barefoot, 101
Barents. 92
Barkeloo, 150
Barker, 34, 50
ili^riow, 134, 142, 164

Barnes, 48, 49, .50

Barre, 193

Barrett, 134

Barriman. 92

Barritt, 119

Barron, 18

Barrows. 134, 176

Barnis, 134

Barrj-, 105

B,irsley, 93

Barron, 32, 93, 134

Bartow. 3C, 31, 32, 62

Barymore, 130

Basford, 93

Batcheller, 171

Bayard, 134, 192

Bayer, 92

Bayley, 134

Beadle, 134

Beardnley, 134

Bears. 115

Beaupre, 35

Becker, 85

BedcU, 134

Beeke, 194

Beekman, 25, 84, 103

Beere, 134

Beers, 134

Beldeu, 107, 108, 145, 191

Belin, 115

BelL, 54

Beliamont, 125

BcUine. 194

Bement, 112

Benezet. 31

Benjamin, 167, 168, 169, 173

Bennett, 102. 150, 165

Benson, 51, IH 146, 197

Benthiiysen, 84

Bentie, 93

Benton, 109. Ill, 171

Bereusfer, 22

Bergen, 134. 142.' 156

Berrien, 23

Bertaut^ 36

Betterworth, !«

Bettinser, 54

Betts,'21, 79, 116, 14:^<
I Bevil, 179

Bibb. 54

Bickley, 143, 147
I Bili, 54, 200
j BilUan, 93
j Bingham, 1!*2
' Bininger, 9
. Birdsall, 49, 50
. BLshop, :i8, 107
i Blackman, 48
i BlackweU, 32
Blair, 12, 134
I Blake, 1:^4
j Blanchard, 9, 92, 134

1 Bland, 101, r.n

I Bleecker, 82

Bhss. 130
I Bloodgood. 4t>, 54, 103, 152,
' 170, 173

BlydenbHrg. 25. 193
Boage, 65

Boardman, 115, 134
Bockee, 146
Boedann, 93
Bosjaort, 2, 71, 104, 134
1 Bogardus, 96
Boirert, 32
lioKiie, 68, 151
Boies, 134
j Bokee, see Bockee.
' Bnlen, 193
BolUng, 101, 197
Bolton, 146. 198
I Boltwood, 138
I Bond, 126, 127
i Bonde, 71
\ Boose, 62-68
' BooiTuet, see liockee.
I B(X>ne, 70
Booth, 148
Borsboom, 71
Bosch, 92
! Bongeand, 93
1 Boiighton, 14^
I!outv!le. 133
Boulon, 171
Bowen, 134
i Bovvers, 40, 41, 4:^

Bowlbj^ 169
' Bown, 43
Bowne. 36. 43, 48, 49. 51.
13;i, 134, 135, 136. i:«,
138, 141, 185
Boyd, 143
; Boyle, 64, 194
j Brackelen, 71
Bradbury, 134,145
Bradford, 198
Bradshaw, 130
T.rHdy, 151
, Bragden, 145
Branch, 193
Brandt, 190
I Bratt, 71, 85
' Bray, 96

Brayion, 134
; Brazier, 192
I Breadatead, 193
Brett,n92 •

Brevoort, 146
I Brewer, 195
\j- Brewster, 40, 41, 42
Bridge, 134
Bnggs, 106 —
j Bright. 199
! BrinkerhofE, 150
I Brinkerhont, 150
Britten, 92
Broadstreet, 40
Brook, 143, 197
Brockway, 168
Brook, 149
Brooke, 122
Brooker, 171
Brookesbanck, 94
Brown, 2, 3, 4,-9, 12, 14, 17,

38, .!'.», 113, 134, 165,

167, 170
Broughton, 143
Bruce, 61
Bruen, 54
Bmgen, 93
Bruyor, 92
Bryan, 193
Buck, 70
Buckcnhoveu, 94
Buckingham, 197
Bndd, ft2
BucU, 134
K*ll. 51
BunneO, 1t>5
Bunt, 193
Burchard, 54
Buroank, 168
Burger, 93, 150
I'.urgus. see li^irger.
Burke. 21, 5:5, 54
Burle. 193

Bumham, 55. 114, 134
Burling, 47, 48, 49, 50. 1*9,

1S8
Burnet, 1
Bumton, 3
Burr, 31, 168
Burroughi?, 93
Burt, 55, 65, 134, 192
Burton, 92, 166, 197
B\iscli, 93
BiLshnell, 79
Butler, 66. 134, 136, 194
Butctrfield, 168
Byingt<3n, 16b

Cabot, 134

f!aeger, Oct. cover.

(.>.ilef, 134

Callender, 134

Camp, 54, 109

Camel, 71

Campbell, 18, 2.5, 71, 19;i

Canfield, 151

Cannon, 93

CantwelL, 148

Capron, 134, 135

Carder, 13.5

Cargill, 135

Carible, 194

Carl, 17

Carly, 92

Camaby, 92

Carpenter, 45, 46, 47, -18, 49.

50, 51, 135, 170
Carr, 146, 197
Carrington, 139
Carson, 197
Carter, 53, 91
Carteret. 28, 127, 129
Case, 17 —
Cass, 115
Cattell, 53
Caulcy, 194
Cau'.kins, 54

Tadtx to A a fries.

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f'aiiMcr. 4'i ■*"''
Cavalecr. (i:;. Ifll
(laxtori, 157
Cebra, l!t5
Ceysler, !t.'i
{,TiiifFee. M2, H5
Chaille^ iXy
(Jhalniirs, 57
ChainixTlui, 172
CihiiiiilKTK, ao, 57. 58, 5!t, W),

m,m, 90. Iffi
Chamlk-r, U', 51, 135
Chapel, Kcc C/uippel.
ChapiM-l. iCi. 111. lltl
Chapman, l.'K. lyti. 141,

145, 170, 197
Charles, Ki, 5-1
Chase, K-J5
Chawonh, 25!
Cheetham, 10
CheeK, ^i

— -~T?hiia, i;i5

Chiklers. ilS

Chisrkjl. I'.M

Ch ri M i s vii>"if><^»'.t

Chri,-;..pVu/r.';s

Clupp. -IT., IS, .-,(). l!«i

Clark. l.Vf)!,.')-!, 55. 00, lUI,

i(ia.-:#!6Hi-.i. iia, i;i5,

CUiTCTT DnnviS, see Clur/ff*-

Clarke, see Vtur/i.

(Jlarksoii, i;55

(Jlatwurthy, 92

Clay, 121

Clement, 9M

Cle.-ivelaiKl. 1%. 1-13, IGS

Cleveland, see VIeuctluiid.
I ClifUjn, 190
* Clinton, oN. ICt, 173

<;iift., 133

(JlifU.n. I'.MI

Clowes. ];«

Coats. 91

Cobl.itt, 9;^

Cobus, 71

■ Cock, -40. -17. 19, u:^. 1.S">
C<«i(iinf;toii, -12

Coe, 135
Coel, 92
Cocrten, 194
,'■ Coeynians. S-!
•' CoKKOshall, 135

■ Golden, 00, 92, 90
. Cole, 32, 37, S5, 140

Coleman, 1(J3. 135. 13S, 193
CoUts, 44. 135
Collins, 179, I SI. I'.M
Collyer. 149
Colver, 111
(^)lvin, mi
Coinan, 192
Combs, 15
Comstock, 135
Condit, 17
Cone, »)3, 04
Conner, 151
Oonkey, 135
Conklin, 4
Conover. 15
Constapel. S3
Conyn, 84
Cook, 07
Cooley, 92
"^Cooper, 54. 91. 195
Copely, 109
Copcrwhait, 43
Corbitt, 193
Coronian, 193
f'ornelisi, 15U

■ . K.ell, 4.'). 40. 47. 4b.' 49,

Cortlandt, 92, 193

Corwin. 14, 135. 138, 143.
144

Corwuie, see Concin

Cosine, 93

Coster, f<5

Cothron, 108

Cottle, 135

Coventry, 54

Cowley, 11

Cox, 71, 92

Crab, see Grabbe.

Crabbc, 35, 30, 37, 44

Craft, 135

Crane, 129. 135

Oregers, 194

(Jregier, 195

Oet'o, 9;^

Crittenton, 17'!
(Jroaker, 194

Crocker, 172

Cromwell, 20, 49. 50, 101,
102, 127, 130 140, 147,
148. 150, 178
Crooke, 24
Orostield. 2, 9, 135
Cruffer, 0], 82, 151
Culver, 114. 109
CuUoin. !»2

(•unninghani. 135, 142
Curtis, 114, 135, 10.5, 170
ClU'win, see Coricin.
Curwen, 2^1, 117
Cushruan, 5, 9
Cushing, 135
Cnyler, 81, 82

f

Dainhton. see Daijliin.

Kail 16, 94

Dale, 194, 197

liallv, 4, 195

Dalv. 1,51

Dane, 135

Darkins. 193

Dashiell. 135

Davenport, 37

Davids. 92

Davi(!s, 93 "

Uavis. 11, 13, 32, 33. 50. 142,
143, 195

Davison. 193

Dawninf?, 92

Dawson, 135

Dayton, 112,1134. 135, 137,
138, 139

Dale, 197

Darling, 170

Dean, 30. 48. 49, 113, 171, \f
175, 194. O't. cover.

Deane, 43, .54

Ueen, 50

d'Ewes. 1.30

Deforest, 194
Dehanee, 192
de Hart, 92, 193

l)<-key, 92

de la (Jarde, ;»

lie (iraffenreid, 135

de Graa.s 104

d"Honneur, 91

DeKey, 195

tie Vismes, 31

de "Worde, 157

Delancy, 1, 58, 00, 90, 135,

130, 143, 193
Delano, 111, 112, 160. 174
DeLanoy, 93. 189
Delaplayne. 51
Delavall, 51
De Meyer, »3, 93
Oeminp, 107

Denison, 135

Denn, 61

De Peyster, 58, «iO. 82. 92

Derby, ia5
-^DeReinier, 194

De Sola, 103

De Wandelaer. 84

Dewey. 112, 113

Dewind, 193

Dewitt, 93. 103, 130. 100,
172, Oct. cover.

Dexter, 55

Dibble, 60

DiokenMjM, 4;). 48, 49, 184,
185, 197

Diekerson, 47, 49

Dickeyson, see DKkennoii.

Dickinson, see Dickennoii.

Diokson, ."i, 9

Dischinetoii, 92. 193

DiN, 118

Dohson, 45, 51

Dodge, 50
Dodridg. iW
Dongan, 71. 12-1
Dort;hester, 54

Doten, 55
Dotey. 55

Doty„37, 47. 55, 136
Doiigfttjva5

TJonw-.^SgrKJ. 84. 1!M). 193
Dow. 193,^
Downing, "93
Downs, 117
Drake, 20, 54. 102
Draper, .56
Drauyer, 22, 'Mi
Dres.ser, 135, 1<)5
Brincall, 193
Drowne, 13(i, 143, 145
Dubois, 93, 191. 192, 193
du H(!rtrey. 8. 130
du Uamel, 30
Dudley, 111. 112. 105
Dner. 117
Duncan, 31
Dungan, 51
Dunham, 109
Dunsconib, 93
Dupin, liK^
Dupuy, 197
Durrie, ia5, 14:^
DUrc^nd, 193
Duyckinck, 94. 136, 152
inviglit, .55, 74. 77, 90. 100,

105. 100. 113, 136. 195
Dyer, 38, 42
— Klly'«'iian, 92^j;__^

j KiriotU 129

English, 11

Rnsign, 145
I Koflf, 14

Evans, .33, 92, 192, I'.H

Bverinden, I'.K!
I Evert, 9
; Evorste. 192

Fardon. Ifl

Kamhani. 114

Fairand, 172

Fan-ington, 4.5. 47

Fanveli, 13()
I Fawseth, 71
j Feakes, 30, 43, 187
I Fekes, 37

Felton, 181
i Ferguson, 192
i Fermor, 182

Ferris, 47

Field, 40, 49. .50, .-jI. :
94, 101. 132

I'ields, s('e Field.

Fielding. 92 ,

Filer, 103. 1-30

Finch. 171

Fine, 194
j Piniconie. 92

Finlev, 12

Fish, 20

Fisher, 92, 93, 130. 11

■■ntch. 130, 19S
1 Flint, 112

Floyd, 91

Folkertse, 71

Fontaine, 197

Ford am, II)

Forlissoii. 193

Fomian. l:i

Forster. 61, 55

Foster, 54, 5.5, 67, i:;o

Fowler, 40, 130. 170

Poxan, 34

Foiissagrives, 145

Prampton, 189

Franklin. 47. .51. o'J
117
I Frede.i-iekse. s:l 1 94
j French. 92
! Pretwell. -12
I Frey. UKI

Frits, 49

Promanteel, 93

Frost, 4.5, 130, 195

Fvler, 103, 130

Fuller. 6-1. 112

. 110.

Earle, 200

lOastbnrn, 18

Easton, 40, 136

Eaton, 101, 101. 147, V.C.

Edes, 136

Edgai, 18

Edmonds, 14V

Edsidl. 93, 12.5, 143

Edwards, .5.5. 19:! Oct. cover.

Ekies, 194

Effingham. 27. 28, 128, 181,

182. 18:^
Elden, 145
EUicott, 19
Ellis, 19, :^A 169, 194
Elliott, 79, 1.30. 168. 193
Ellsworth, 93 \ \

Ellwanger. 105 *

Elum. 92
Ely, 191
Emery. 142
liiiuiiOUf, 195

ilage, 95

(laine, 23
! Crallup, .54
! fJano, 147

(lansevoort, 84

llardncr, I'.Xl

( kvrdiner, 99

Oarland. 197
I Uarrison. 134. 19

Gates, i'ii, 149

Ganlticr, 92

Gantier, 1.
96, 130

Gaylord, 107

Gavit. 136

Gay, 110, 111, 11.5. l^O

G«e, 171

Gerritse, 85

(^,ibb, -19. 9:;

Gibbs, 1 iO. -ii

Gibson. Ui."i

Giger. 12

1, 9 52, :>).

Index to Navies.

ij

Giles, 93

Gilbert. 65, 136. 194

Gillespie, 31

Gilliss, 136

Gindett, 194

Girand, 20

Gizebert, 194

Gleason, 168

Glen, 71, &3, 84, 91, 192

Glover, 193

Goddard, 54, 145

Godfrej', 193

Goff, 193

Goldsmith, 156, 164

Goodale, 136

Goode. 197

Goodell, 136

Goodwin, 109, 144, i 151,

170
Gore, 92
Gordon, 22, 117, 136, 170,

197
Gorliam, 197
Gorne, 194
Gorton, 136
Gould, 197
Gouverneur, 81, 193
Graas, 71
Granain. 171 -'
Grant. 52, .55, 111, 112, 136,

143. 146
Granville, 142
Grasselt, 93
Graves. 192
Grar, 113
Greene, 133, 136, 137, 141,

142, 172, 175, 192
Green, see Greene.
Greenwood, 136
Greffenreld, 108
Greg, 92
Gregory, 25
GreslifiiTi, 156
Gridley, 170
Griffen, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50.

169
Griffin, see Griffen.
Griswold, 13, 54, 78, 79, 190
Groot, 71
Gro(jnendyke, 92
Groesbeck, 85
Guernsey, 113
Gurney, 3
Guthri.-. Ill
Gyseling, 71

Haegen, 150

Hagar, 129, 179

Haight, 47, 49, 50

Haines, 51

Hains, 12, 14

Hallenbeck, 56

Hal let, 148. 149

Hall, 137, 171. 172, 175

Halluck, 47, 48, 49, 56

Hiiisted, 50

Hamblen, 1.36, 197

Ham, 137

Hamilton, 58, 109, 131. 1.37

Hamlin, 1.37

Hammit, 53

Hammond, 54

Hampton, 146

Hancock, 145, 193

Handy, 134, 135, 1.30, 137,

138, 139, 140, 141, 142
Hanmer, 93
Hansen, 104
Hanse, 194
lanville, 169
iardenbergh, 92, 93, 193

Harding, 174

Harmaus, 150

Harmanse, 71

Harmensen, 194

Harper, 38, 138

Harrington, 131

Harrison, 53. 113, 143, 146

Harris, 139, 167, 194

Harriss, 137

Harrod, 193

Hart, 92, 137

Hartley, 53

Hartwell, 99

Harwood. 92

HaskeU, 137

Haskett, 197

Haskins, 30 •

Hastier, 2

Hatch, 112, 11.3, 115. 116,

166, 169, 195
Hathaway, 170, 171
Haven, 54
Havens, 13, 198
Haviland, 31, 45, 46, 49, 55,

95
Hawks, 25
Hawxhnrst, 51
Hayden, 92, 102, 104, 137,

13S, 14G, 150
Havdock. 51, 52
Hayes, 61, l(i7
Haywood, 161
Hazeltine, 1.37, 145
Heaton, 110
Hebard, 54
Heber, 149
Hedden, 46
Hedges, 11, 12, 14
Helme, 13, 62
Hendriclcs, 83, 92, 93, 102,

150
Hendricke, see Hendricka.
Hendrickse, see Hendricks.
Hendricksen,see Hendricks.
Hening. 101
Henry, 22, 91, 93, 137
Hentiey, 53
Hewett, 92
Heyningc, 193
Hicks, 31, 51, 137, 149
H.gbie, 137, 105, 168
Higgins, 1.37
HIglev, 145
Hill, 49

Hinchnian, 53, 54, 92, 93
Hinman. 54, 67
Hine, 165
Hoar, 137, 197
Hodge, 64, 66, 137
Hodges, 66, 137
Hoilson, 51
Hoet, 51

Holcombe. 96, 100, 1-37, 143
Holden, 133, 134, 135, 136,

137, 138, 1.39. 140, 141,

142
Holgate, 23. 24, 101, 178
Holland, 137
HoUey, 113
Hollinian, 137
Holmes, 93, 112
Hoist, 91
Holton, 53. 72, 96, 98, 1.32,

136, 137, 139, 142
Hood, 93
Hoodt, 51
Hooglandt, 93
Hoorne, 93
Homau, 10
Honan, 92
Honey, 193
Horner, 184, 189

Hopkins, 11, 13, 34, 48. 49,

137, 145
Hopper, 193
Hornblower, 9
Horner, 43, 189.,
Horton, 46
Hosier, 46
Hoskins, 145
Howard, 28. 112, 128, 16,5,

181, 182
Howe, 117, 1.37, 171, 200
HoweU, 20, 103, 142
Howland. 137
Hoyt, 169
Hough, 1.38, 197
Hubbell, 54, 111, 115
Huddleston, 141!
Hudson, 51
Huestis, 93
HuEf, 197
Hugget, 117, 118
Hulgi'ow, 93
Hulin. 93
Hull, 47, 93
Humphrey, 55
Humphreys, .33, 34, 94, 95,

137, 145
Hunt, 12, 32. 46, 50. 52, 93,

137, 148, 192, 193, 198,

199
Huntington, 54, 138
Huntoon, 1.37
Hurdman, 171
Hutchins, 45
Hutson, 192
Hutton, 92
Hyatt, 165
Hyde, 77, 111, 173

Inglis, 24, 25
Ingraham, 26, 99, 101
Inians, 37
Irmtraut, 143
Ives, 1.37, 197
Irving, 137

Jackson, 96

Jacobs, 92

.Jacobsen, 83

James, 139

Jaman, 93

Jamison, 143

Janz, 150

Janse. 150, 92, 71

Ja:y, 58, 61. 02, 133, 192

Jftyne, 151

Jeffreys, 113

Jefferson. 137, 197

Jenkes, 137

Jenkins, 5

Jenoway, 93

Jevvett, 54

Johannes, 150

Johnson, 11. 18, 23, 54, 113,

137. 169. 193 -
Jones, 92, 101. 114, 128, 147,

148, 193, 195
.Jonse, 71
Jov, 138

Judd, 70, 112, 166
Justice, 71

Kay, 179
Kellogg, 109, 164
Kelly, 62, 104, 167
Kennedy, 56
Kent, 168
Ker, 138

ivcbcham, 55, 136, 138
Ketchum, see Ketcham
Kettle, 54, 138, 171
Kettelle, see Kettle
Keeft, 123
Kellogg, 195
Keyes, 167, 179
Kieft, 96
Kimball, 1.38, 145
King, 13, 38, 192, 193
Kingston, 194
Kinsman, 138, 145
Kirkpatrick, 14, 43
Kip, 54, 55, 93, 94, 99,*''l01

138, Oct. cover
Kipp, 47, 50, 92, 194
Kittredge, 112
Knapp, 169
Knox, 34
Kype, see Kip.

Ladd, 165. 170

Laing, 149

Lambert, 92, 93, 150

Lamberts, see Lambert.

Lammers, see Lambert.

Lancaster, 48

Lance, 193

Lane, 138, 145, 151

Landon, 32

Langstaff, 194

Lany, 179

Lansing, 84, 85, 190

Lapham. 138

Larkin, 92

Larison, 14

Larzellere, 146

r.assell, 109

Latham, 138, 193

Liithrop, 138

Latting, 45. .'^7, 44, 52, 53,
91, 96, 138, 143

Laville, 195

Laurence, se.i Lawrence.

Laurens, 150

Liuv, 92

Lawrence, 26. 27, 28

93, 99, 101, 102Jlli
131, 141, 150. 17!ik^
178, 179, 180; ISl/^'V]'
199

Lawerson, 93

Lawner, 193

Lawton, 199

Leak, 25, 150

Leake, see Leak.

Leary, 3, 9, 138

Leavenworth, 1, 38

Leddra, 42

Ledyard, 9ff

Lee, 18, 54, 101, 138, 170

Leeson, 92

Leisler, 92. 125, 143

Leffingwoll, 138

Lefeurt, 194

Le Gro. 138

Legget, 49, 50

Lelonor, 193

Leonard, 168, 173

Lester, 45

Letson, 93

Leverich, 35, 44

Leverett, 40, 42

Lewis, .33, 92

Lilly, 101, 171, 175

Linekhorn, see Lincoln.

Lincoln, 69, 70, 71, 114,
167, 148

Lincoon, see Lincoln.

Liukholn, see TAncoln.

Linkhorn, see Lincoln.

Tndtx to N^ames.

Linnon, see Lincoln.
Lipet, 192
Lipis, 193
Livermore, 71
Liveson, 23
Livingston, 32, G2. 94.

117, 150, 198
Lloyd, 51
Longfellow, 149
Loomis, 54
Lord, 64

Loring, 91, 135. 138
Lossing, 94, 119
Lott, 3

Losv, 92, 138, 193
Luciis, 138
Lndlow, 93
Lupardus, 102. 103
Lewersen, 93
Lydig, 151
Lyman, 94, 95, 103.

138
Lynch, 92
Lyndall, 192
Lynus, 194
Lyon, 103, 138
Lyons, see Lyon.
Lynnes, 93
Lyster, 194

M.-xck, 04

Macgi'egcre, 92

Macomber, 54

Macy, 96, 151 ,

Madison, 101

Mallyear, 192

Mann, 146

Manning, 25

Marcv, 138

Mareun, 112. 105, 171
' Marriner, 91
, Marsh, 14S, 149

Marshall, 40. 47. 4,9, 67,

Martin, 17, 49, 138

M rvin, 191
.: vnuR, 71
■'.m, 138
-ett. 92
!ers. 189
'", Malher, 54
, Mill tack, 57
■ ..laithews. 46. 62
i Matlack, 51
- Ma.vwell. 169
^^Maybee, 71
i Maynard, 91
J' Mayo, 64

• alayow, 148
/ Mayson, 193

McCov, 25

MnCrillis. 138 •

:M<Cm-dy, 54, 79

MiOougel, 114
K"iltKean, 166, 177
I McWhorter, 167

Maule, 144

Maiirey. 197

Mauritz, 92

Meek, 9:^

Meriton, 179

Menick, 168

Merrill, 138

Merritt, 47, 48, 50, 138

Metcalf, 111

Meyer, 93, 193, i94

Mynderts. 192

Milbome, 193

Milea, 40. 41

Miller, 13, 14, 16, 30,

92
MiUs, 99, 169, 170. 174

103,

104,

Mingael, 85

Michell, 195

Milton, 193

Mitchell, 51, 52

Mohun. 131

Moll, 193

Mollinex, 48

Mouckton, 61

Montayne, 147

Mooers, 112, 165

Moode, 52

Mool, 193

Moore, 29, 53, 62, 93, 96,

97, 98, 138, 143, 147. 153,

160, 166. 173
More, 91, 127
Moreau, 103, 145
Morenos, 167
Morris. 33, 51
Mort,, 138
Morton, 92
Mosston, 193
Mott, 51, 93
Motteville, 30
Mouritz, 92
Mudge, 138
Mulford, 138
Munro, 61
Munsell, 55, 56, 99, 103, Oct.

cover.
Mure, 22
Murphy, 174
Murray, 197
Muzzy, 166, 171, 173
Myndert, 82, 192

Nash, 48

Naylor, 174

Neilson, 15

Nelson, 197

Nesbitt, 194

Newberry, 51

Newcastle. 92

Newcomb, 138

Newcome, 138

Newell, 173

Newton, 138, 165

Nichols. 14

Nicholas, 93

Nicholls, 62, 93. 113, 123. 199

Niles, 172

Nixon, 104. 188

Noble. 43, 138

Nobles, 145

Norton, 139

Northrop, 195

Nostrand, Ki

Notingham, li)5

Noyes, 139

Nutman, 17

Newenhuysen, 92

O'Brien, 167

O'Callaghan, 52, 54, 57
96, 143, 190, 192

O'Neal, 71
! Olpherts, 192. 194
j Onderdonk, 96

Osborn, 65, 193

Osgood, 139

Overton, 197
! Owen, 33

Oxnard, 101

Packard. 17
Packer, 63
Page, 101, 139, 198
Paine, 139, 176
Painter. 192

91,

Palgrave, 179

Palmer, 31, 45, 46, 47, 48,

49, 113, 139, 188
Pantry, 193
Parce, 46
Parker, 54, 162
Parkhurst, 141 .
Parlin, 71
Parmiter. 192
Parsons, 78, 1.32, 139
Parton, 182
Patershal, 91
Patrick 179
Patterson, 62, 104, 107, 112,

133, 135, 136, 137, 138,

139, 140, 142. 165. 166,

168
Patton, 139
Paulus, 92
Pead, 72
Pearce, 146
Pearsall, 167, 194
Pearson, 81, Oct. cover.
Peas, 50

Peck, 25, 134, 139
Pedi>, 194
Peek, 71
Peet, 139
Pelham, 139, 181
Pell, 31, 48, 92, 194
Pemberton, 51
Pendden, 14
Penn, 117, 139
Pennell, 139
Pennock, 34
Penestone, 194
Perce, 46
Perdrian, 2
Perkins, 139, 191, 198
Perry, 145, 192
Peters, 93
Peterson, 18, 194
I'etit, 193
Pettengill, 139
Pettibone, 145
Peyton, 130, 179
Phelps, 14,5, 14fi
Philipse, 58, 61
Phillips. 25
Phips. 192
Phoenix, 146, 197
Pierson, 38. 39
Pierrot, 194
Pieters, 192
Pitkin, 139
Pi.xlev, 113
Plaisted, 139
Plant, 54
Piatt, 146, 151
Pleasants, 197
Plevier. 193
Plinco. 193
Polk. 139
Pollom, 194
Pond, 139
Poor, 133, 134, 1.35, 137, 138,

139, 142
Post, 54
Potter, 54, 139
Pottman, 71
Potts, 51. 54, .55, 69, 139.

147, 148
Pound, 149
Powell, 46, 47, 49, 167
Pownal, 60
Poyen, 139
Pratt, 60. 61
Prestwich, 119
Prevost, 31, 93, 194
Prier, see Prior.
Price, 192
Prime. 32

Prior, 37, 39, 40, 51, 18t

188
Prosser, 194
Provost, see Pruvooftt.
Pruden, 93
Pugsley, 146, 193
Pundcrson, 31
Puppvn, 93
Purple, 139, 140
Putnam, 55. 56
Pynson, 157

Quackenbos, 83

Quillan, 11

Qninby, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51

Race, 96

Ragland. 197

Ralph, 18

Rambo, 71

Rand, 139

Randolph, 101, 197

Ransom, 151

Rasby, 93

Ravand, 194

Rawson. 39

Read, 147. 193

Reddinsj. 14

Reed, 25, 30, 31. 40. 116.
140

Rees, 33

Reese, 45

Reeves, 173
I Reid, see Jieed.

Remmerse. 150

Renssalaer, 99

Requiers, 150
i Reverdly, 93

Rey, 53

Reyners, 93

Reynolds, 105

Rhodes, 52. 71, 140

Rhoads, see Rhodes.

Rice, 173

Rich, 140, 167, 169. 173

Richeau, 150

Richards, 93, 109, 112, 125

Richardson, 43, 51, 101, 1S8
189, 197

Righton, 93

Rikcr, 55, 96, 101, 125

Robbins, 168

Robertse, 71

Robertson, 149

Robinson, 23, 24, -12, B8, V.
93, 104, 140, 192

Rodgers, 20

Rodman, 45. 146

RoUiste. 195

RoUoquin, 19.-!

Roose, 23

Roseboom, 85

RoseU, 193

.Rcsevelt, 3

Rose vest, 193

Ross, 145

Roterdani, 71

Rounds, 145

/-

Rowe, 64
Rowell, 11
Rowley, 108
Ruggles, 110
Runnels, 50, 140 /
Russell, 35, 140 ^
Rutgers, 23, 23, S:
Rutherse, 193
Ruthse, 193
Rutsen, 194
Ruttenber, 196
Ryder. 31, 32

Index to N'ames.

I

XI

Sabine, 56, 117

^ackett, 111, 193

Safford. 140

St. John, 109, 113. ]45

Sal is, 200

Salisbury, 140

Salkcld. 14(i

Salmons, 19

Saltonstall, 122, 123, 124

Samis, 17

Sanderson, 142

Sandige, 194

Sandford. 52, 53, 93, %, 99,

140, 143, 1!«, 195
Sanford, see Saiulford.
Saunders, 194
Saviige, 26, 195
Saxton, 17

Say and SeaV. 122, 129
Sayles. 140
Sayre. 14
Jl'cu;';. 151

Schenck, 102, 103, 115. 170]
Sohemerhorn, 71, 192
Schofield, 140

Schuyler, 53. 58, 82, 94, 193
Soidmore, 17
Scott, 15, 12:3, 134, 137, 138,

140, 142. 192
Scudder, 20
Seaver, 140. 196
Sedgwick, 198
Selby. 65
Selsby, 63
SewaU, 39, 40
Seward, 151
Sexton, 193
Sej-mour, 140, 198
Shaw, 194
Sheffield, 140
Sheldon. 168
Shepard, 105, 145
Sherman. 54. 13-1, 140
Sherwood, 55, 140 ^■
Shipman, 54
Shippen, 51
Shotwell, 148, 149
Sidmon. 194
Simes, 71
Simms, 92
Singleton. 193
Sisson. 112, 166, 172
Skeel, 108, 109
Skelding, 194
Skellinger, 65
Skillington, 65
Slade, 92, 171
Slafter, 77
Slausen, 71
Sleade, 193
Sloan, 25
Slocum, 140
Sloot. 91
Slosson, 108-116, 140,165-

175
Smith, 11. 12, 27. 38, 48, 54,

58, 59. 60, 61, 71, 92,

93, 103, 113, 115, 116,

124, 128, 140,146, 188,

192, 193, 194
Snedeker, 194
Somerby, 29. 126, 127
Souward. 92
Sparks, 109, 117
Spelman, 140
Spencer, 32, 64, 65. 66, 92.

109, 113
Tpicer, 37, 43. 186, 192
Splinter, 194
Spofford, 12
Spooner, 116. 140
Sprague, 12

Springsten, 92

Stacy. 175

Stafford. 113, 134, 136, 140,

142, 148, IC'5
StagK. 1, 3. 4, 9, 140
Stancliff, 65
Standish, 27. 181. 182
Standly, 38
Staples, 25
Stebbins, 168
Stedman. 54, 1()9
Steele, 166, 171
Stenness, 140
Stevihenson, 45
Sterlin, 191

I Stevens, 2^, 92, 140, 194
Stevenson, 'ol. 42, 93
Steward, 65, 151, 170, 174,

195
Stewart, 22, 25, 32
Stickney, 134, 136, 138
Stiles. 1, 10. 32, 52, 78, 79,

80, 94, 96, 98, 140. 142,

143, 175

Still well, 31. 93,147, 193

Stirling, 117

Stith, 197

Stockton, 197

Stoddard, 104, 113, 140

Stollard. 92

Stone, 111, 113, 140

Store, 181

Stoothoof, 102

Storv. 134, 138, 140

Stottard, 92

Stout, 55

Stoutenburgh, 4, 9, 140

Strangnjsh, 92

Stratton, 20

Stread, 193

Strona, 13, 55, 74, 77, 100.

106. 109, 113, 177
Strvker, 103
Studd, 194
Stump, 71
Sturgis, 151
Stuyvesant, 123, 124, 151,

"193
Sumter, 50
Sutton, 47, 48, 50
Suydam, 14, 151
Swann, 93
Swart, 71
Switz, 71
Swords, 149
Sydenham, 193
Symmes, 55, 140
Symonsen, 192

Talcott, 45, 47
Tanner, 169
,-Jayler, see Taylor.
-i>raylor, 19, 93, 112, 126, 167,

171, 192
Teigmouth, 147
Teller, 71

Temple, 25, 101. 141, 142
Ten Broeck, 81, 93, 194
Ten Broeke, see Te.yi Broeck
TenEyck, 2, .3, 7, 84, 141,
- 194
Tenkins, 5
Tennent, 12
Tennev, 133, 134, 135, 138,

139, 140, 141
Terhune, 150
Terry, 141
Teuni.~se, 71, 195
Thacher, 41, 141
Thavets, 191 "
Thayer, 141

Thomas, 56, 91, 92, 112, 15^
Ttiomasse, see Thomas.
Thomese, see Thomas.
Thompson, 32. 67, 93, 122,

125. 130. 167, 194
Thome, 47, 48. 50, 93, 194
Tiiorn, see Tliorne.
Thomson, 91
Throckmorton, 16
Throgtnartin. 192
Thurloe, 148
Thurston. 141
Tiebout, l46
Tilden. 62
Tiller, 92, 194
Tillinghast. 141
Tilton, 36, 37. 45, 384, 187,

192
Timberlake, 183
Timlow, 12
Timmer, 194
Tindell. 193

Titus, 43, 47, 48, IM, 193
Tobey, 99
Todd, 11, 173 '-
Topping, 11, 12
Totten, 2, 46
Toiiro, 96
Tower, 141
Town, '4, 9, 141
Towne, see Town.
Townelev, 27, 28. 127, 128,

129, "181. 182, 183
Townsend, 37, 44, 141, 149
Tracy. 108

Trask. 38, 69, 140, 141. 196
Tregenny, 94
Trimble." 151
Tripp, 46, 48, 49
Trowbridge, 64, 66, 141
Truax. 71

Tmmbull, 54, 56, 170
Trvon, 47
Tucker, 31, 101
Tuckerman, 56
Tudor. 92, 93, 192
Tuenisse, 71
TuUer, 71, 145
Turnbull. 56
Turner, 3. 141, 193
TuthUl, 26, 49, 101, 122, 127,

141
Tuttell, see Tuthill.
Tuttle, see Tuthill.
Tyler, 141
TyiTell, 165

Underbill, 46, 47, 48. 49, 50,
92. 141, 164, 184, 185,
186

Upham. 37, 141

Upton, 141

Uthuse, 192

Vail, 46, 48, 49
Valentine, 141
Van Allen, 194
Van Antwerp. 156
Van Baal, 192
Van Barkeloo, 150
Van Benthuysen, 84
Van Bergen, 83
Van Borsum, 92, 93
Van Bruckelen. 71
Van Bragh, 82
Van Breestede, 83
Van Brugen, 93
Van Buren, 52, 96, IS
Van Bursum, 92
Van Buskirk, 2, 3

Van Cleve, 17
Van Clyfl, 91, 93
"^an Cortlandt, 57, 58, 61,

62
Van Dalsen, 195
Van Bam. 116, 176
Van Ditmars. 84
Van Dyck, 102, 150. 193, 194
Van Dike, see Van Dyrh. j
A^an Dyke, see Van Vyck.
Van Eps, 71
Van Flecht, 195
Van Fricht, 83
Van ftansevoort, 84
Van Heyning, 193
Van Hoesen, 167
Van Hoist, 94,
Van Horn, 9, 92
Van Hoorn, see Van Horn.
Vtm Name, 172
Van Ivuwenhuysen, 92
Vim Patten, 71
Van Pelt, 150
Van Kensselaer, 58, Oct.

cover.
Van Schaiclf, 22, 23, 85, 92.

152
Van Schelluyne, 103
Van Slichtenhorst, 85
Van S; ;ck, 71
Van Strydt, 92
VanTeuyl, 92, 171, 175
Van Veghten, 190. 191
Van Vleck, 93. 94
Van Wesel, 102
Van Wie, 141
Van AVyck. 3
Van Yvere, 83
Vandenburgh, 92
Vander Bogaert, 104
Vanderhard. 150
Vanderhevden. 92
Vanderhu'yle, 192, 193, 194
I Vanderpool, 93, 190, 194 •
Vande Spegle, 194
Vanderwater, 174, 175, 193
Van Der Grift, ^i
\ Van Der Volgen, 71
I Van Der Zee, 85
Vanhoven, 194
I Vanaon, 102
Vanwesel, 102
VardiU, 31
I Varick, 194
Vaughan, 129
Vedder, 71
Veits, 170, 174
Verplanck. 194
Vergereou, 194
Verwyde, 194
Vesey, 193
Veet, 194
Vickers, 53
Viele, 71
Vincent, 194
Vinhagen, 190-
Vinton, 71
Vrelanh, 194
Vroman, 71
Vroom, 19
Vyland, 93

WahuU, 10
Wailes. 141
Wait. 54
Wakefield, 141
Wakelev. 141, 167
Waldo, 19. Ill
Waldrwi, 193 '
Walkley, 63, 64
Walker, 54
Waller, 109, 129, 179

Index to JVames.

\

Walton, "JljlW^

Walwdrtb. TT, 111, 132,109

Wanddl. 105

Warti, 15. 114, 192, UW.'SOO

Waiiu. m

Wanier.l.Jl, 177.196

Washington. 34, 127

Watfnuan. Idl

Waters. 1 -11., 198

Wiitkuis Wl. 19fr

VVrttwn. 1^3 ■

^\'S*J•. -la 1-19, 193

Waynr. loS

Webber. l-l(i

Webster, 142, 149, 10>S

Weed, 1.51

Weeks, 44, 47, 4S, 49, 50,

93, 142
AVeake, see V'eekn.
Weekeis. see H'eeAH.
Welles, 29

Wells, lis. 127, 177,193
Wellinan, 142
Wellington. 128
Werap, 71. 190, 192
WemvKS. 56
Wenriell, 191
Wenlock. 39
Wentvvorth, 142

Westcott, 108, 142
West, 91, 166, 172, 192
Weytens. 102
Wev. 189
Wharton, ZS, 91
Wheeler. 45. 54. 93
WhetsUjiiP. 147. MS
Whipple, 111, 142 I

White. 18, 31, 61, 92, 142.

lU
Whitehean. 94. 117 i

WhitUesey, 109, 110, 116
Whitson, 49 \,

Whitmore, 26. 35, 74. 134, I
13,5, 136, 138, 139, 141, j
142, 178 !

Whitney. 142, 197 j

Whitfield, 78 I

Whitson, 49 i

Whitstone, 147, 148 I

Whiting, 142 I

Wickes. 142 |

Widdington, 1S2 I

Wikoflf, 15, 16, 19 !

Wilbeck, 82, S3 j

Wilcox, 145

Wild, 193 I

Wilkison, see }]'iUinsoii. I
WiletF, 43 '

W^ilkins, 91

Wilkinson, 92. 142, 192

Willcnikc, 92

Willev. 54. ()4. 65

Willett, 31. 92, 1^6. 189, 192,

194
Wilkisson, 192
Williams. 44, 54, 64, 109,

113. 114, 142. 166. 193
Williamson, 11. 193, 195
Willis, 43. 1()3. 187, 190
Willoughbv, 112
Wilson, 14. 112, 114. 142,

146, 166, 167, 172, 193
Winchel, 99
Winders. 142
Winfield, 56
Winne. S:i
Winship, 168

Winslow, 74, 77, 78. 101, 142
Winston, li)7
Winthrop. 122, 129, 142
Wislake, 92

Witbeck, 82. m. 190, 191
Wodhull, see Wood/iiiU.
Wolcott, 101
Wolf, 152

Wolf, Spies & Clarke, 153
Wolf, Dash & Spies, 162

Wood. 50. 114
Wooden. 192
Woodbridge, 142
Woodford, HIS
Woodhnll, 10-20, 96
Woodman, 144
Woodward, 54, 142
W^oolsey, 194
Wright. 31, 35-45, 91, 93,

199
Wriothcslev, 28
Wykoff, 15, 25, 102, Oct.

cover.
Wychangham, 194
Wyman, 137, lys, 139, 142
Wynne, 198
Wynkoop. 56, 93, 142, 192

Yaresly. 92
Yeates. 193
Yockom, 71
Young, 92. 163, 164
Youngs, see Younri.
Yonges, see Young.

Zane, 53
Zenger, 57, 58

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE

FOR THE TEAR 1872 :

JOHN JORDAN LATTING,
SETH HASTINGS GRANT,
SAMUEL SMITH PURPLE,
HENRY REED STILES, Ex-officio.

THE NEW YORK

Genealogical aiib lt09rHpIjical lecor^.

Vol. III. NEW YORK, JANUARY, 1872. No. 1.

IN MEMORIAM.

JOHN S. GAUTIER

An Addreas delivered before the Nev/ York GenealogiciJ aud Blograpliical Sf>cie-
ty at its regular meeting, December J)th, 1871.

By Henky R. Stiles, M. D.

Our late colleague, Joux Stagg Gautieu, was the tenth child and
fourth son of twelve children born to Samuel Ten Eyck Gautier, by
his wife, Hannah xVugjusta Stao;g, and was born in the village of l>elle-
ville, N. J., on the" 19th of ^Nf ovetnber, 1839, at the "old Stymus
house," on the banks of the Passaic River, where his parents were
then staying. Still, although thus a Jerseynian by birti, he was, by
majority of ancestry, by eilucation, by resi<lence, and in his sympa-
thies, most thoroughly a New-Yorker. Here was spent the greater
part of his brief life, — here, in the old burial-grounds attached to the
chnrches of Trinity, St. Paul, and St. Thomas, i-ested the bones of
his ancestors ; and for that i-eason, not less than for its own sake, T
think, he loved the city of Xew York, and the historic associations
Avhicli cluster around it.

Jacquefi Gautiei\ his first American progenitor, — and who is sup-
posed to have descended from a noble and rather prominent Huguenot
family of that name, formerly of Saint IManchanl, in the Pravince of
Languedoc, France, — emigrated to this country shortly after the revo-
cation of the edict of Nantes. His family, consisting of two sons and
several daughters, were among the early members of the Huguenot
Church in this city, IJ E(jllse du St. Esprit. IJaniel, the eldest of
these sons, during the dissensions which occurred in the French
Church in 1721 (caused by a quarrel as to the claims of rival minis-
ters), sided with "the De Lancey party," as it was called; and, when
Governor Burnet decided adversely to the claims of that party, he
seceded, and during the remainder of liis life-time attended the Dutch
Church ; but his children subsequently became members of the Eng-
lish, or Episcopal Church, now Trinity Parish. He married, in 1716,
1

2 In Meriioriara—John S. Gautier. [January^

Maria Bogart, by whom he had eleven eliihlren, of avIioiu the third
Andreto, born in 1V20, was a man of prominence in tlie city, a lar<4
property-holder, and held several public offices. He was Assistant
Alderman from the "Dock Ward" from n65-'6V, and Alderman
from 17GS-'V.3, and was an ardent loyalist; bnt died soon after the
outbreak of the Ili.'volutionary troubles. A notable incident in his
hfe connects him, in an interesting manner, with the history of Trinity
Church, where so many of his descendants have since been communi-
cants. In February, 1'749, a fire broke out in the school-house ol"
Trinity Church, standing directly opposite the churcli-buildin<r, to
which the tiames soon communicated, taking fierce liold upon' its
steeple. It Avas only by the disinterested exeitions of some passers-by
that the church was saved from total destruction ; and amono- these
was Andrew Gautier, who, at great personal risk, climbed to the'^teeplo
a,nd extinguished the tiames in time to save the cdificte. The corpora-
tion of Trinity Parish, in recognition of his timely assistance pre-
sented him with a silver bowl, which is still in possession of a con-
nection of the family. It is plain in form and stvle, weighing-- about
seventeen ounces, and standing four inches hi»^li On'^its^side is
Zfi^'-'Vl .V.T:T^'^:'^''''' of the scene of the firc, with the words:

I his HAPKNl) Feb. 23, 1749-'o0," and on the bottom of the bowl
are the initials "A. E. G., 1750," evidently those of Andrew an^
i^.Iizahetli, Ins wife. The fact of its presentation is also entered upon
the minutes of the Corporation of Trinity Church, niider dale of
March 1, 1749.

He was twice married, (1) to Elizabeth Crosfield, an En'.lish lady
and sister to Stephen Crosfield, one of the proprietors ol the well-
known Totten and Crosfield Land Patent, in this State ■ and (">) \x\
1774, to aiargaret Hastier, daughter of Jean and Elizabeth (Perdri-m)
Hastier, of a Huguenot family, early resident in this city Of his
lour clnldren, all of whom were by his first wife, tlie third, Andreic
born m 17^5, was educated at King's (now Columbia) College which'
he entered at the early age uf fourteen, and studied for the law
which, however, he never i)racticed. He married, in 1772, \Iary only
child and heiress of Ca])tain Thomas and 31arv (Ten Evck) Hrown of
Bergen county, N. J., ho being then seventeen and his bride sixteen
years oi age.

His father-in-law, Captain Brown, was a somewhat notable characttr
in those .lays. He was the son of an Englishman and a Dutch woman •
had loilowed the sea from his youth up; finally owned and com-
maiubHihis own vessel; had even tried his hand at privateerin^r ^m-
ing the I rench w^ars ; had traded to the West Indies, and had "more-
over, improved his fortunes by a lucky marriage with Anna, one'of the
lour daughters and heiresses of Laurens VairPuskirk, whose paternal
farm at Mmachquay (commonly called Pamrapaugh), now Greenville
about three miles south of Jersey City, extended from the Bay of
.New 1 ork to Newark V.nj. On this farm, after it had come into hia
possession, partly, as we have seen, through his wife, and partly bv
purchase Iroin the other heirs, Captain Brown erected a larox- and
comniodious mansion in 1760, subscpiently known as " Petimnent
Hall, and still staiuling. He also owned and ran a ferry from the
west side of his farm, on Newark Bay, across tlie nackens;ack Paver

:1872.] In Memoriam — John S. Gautier. 3

forming a connecting link in the route of travel between the cities of
New York and Philadelphia. This feny bore his name, and its loca-
tion is still pointed out as "Brown's Ferry." During the Revolu-
tionary struggle he was a patriot (a notable exception in Bergen
county), and occupied a prominent position in town and county. As
early, also, as 1757, he had been a member of a committee appointed
to examine the transports in New York, and to report on the best plan
of fortifying the harbor; and, in 1770, he was admitted a freeman of
the city. He was wealthy in real estate, moneys at interest, silver-
plate and slaves. In character he seems to have been energetic,
strong-willed, possibly self-willed. He died at his mansion in New Jersey,
and was "gathered to his fathers" in the Ten Eyck vault, in St. Paul's
church-yard, in the year 1782, aged sixty-five years. By his wife,
Anna Van Buskirk, he gained, not only an estate, but a son, whom
he outlived. He then married, 1756, Mary, daughter of Samuel and
Mary (Gurney) Ten Eyck, of New York city, by whom he had a
daughter, Mary, who (as we have already seen) became, in 1772, the
wife of Andrew Gautier, and by whom the Van-Buskirk-BrowJi prop-
erty, in old Bergen county, came into possession of the old Gautier
family.

Andrew Gautier, by his wife, Mary Brown, had two children, and
by a second wife, Hannah, daughter of John and Margaret (Burnton)
Turner, whom he married in 1784, he had eight. He died at his resi-
dence, No. 41 Broad street, in this city, in 1802, and was buried in
Trinity churchyard.

Thoinas Gautier, his eldest son, by liis first wife, born at the old
homestead, in 1774, was a lawyer by profession, but did not practice.

He died . The Brown-GautieV farm, as he inherited it, in 1782,

consisted of 406 acres, of which 40 were salt meadow land ; and the
mansion, known far and wide as " lletirement Hall," was the scene of
old-fashioned, open-handed hospitality and comfort. He married, in
1790, Elisabeth, daughter of John and Elisabeth (Dickson) LeiTy. by
whom he had three children, all born at " Retirement Hall," of whom
the youngest, tSaiji.uel Ten Eydc Gautier, born iu 1800, was the father
of our friend.

The honorable pride of ancestry manifested by our colleague Avas by
no means confined to the paternal line, but embraced his mother's
family as well. Our treasurer informs me tlmt Avhen Mr. Gautier be-
came a member of our society, he inade an especial written request
that his name should be entered in full upon the books, John Stagg
Gautier; and, among the manuscripts which he has left is a little vol-
time in which he has carefully collected all the material which he
could obtain concerning the Stcujg family. His first known progeni-
tor in this line was John Stagg, of the city of New York, who was
of good social standing, in that day, if we may draw an inference
from the fact that Theodorus Van Wyck, Abraham Lott, Jr., and
Isaac Roosevelt, "all of the city, raercliants," were* the executors
named in his will in 1768. John Stagg, his only son, and the eldest of
three children, born in 1732, was a mason by trade, was admitted a
freeman of tlie city in 1705; and, before the Revolutionary War,
owned several houses, and was considered as a " well-off" citizen. ^ He
was an ardent patriot, and served as a commissary in the American

4 In Memoriam — John S. Gaufier. |Manuary,

army; and, during the British occupation of the city, 1 7T0-'8i, found
it convenient to reside witli liis family at (Jharlestown, Orange coun-
ty. In the "Great Fire," wlilch devastated New York in 1776, his
houses were burned ; and, when he returned to tlie city at the close of
hostilities, he found himself in quite reduced circumstances. His so-
cial standing, however, was by ntj means aifected by these losses, for
he represented the city in the Assembly from 1784-'0, as he had Orange
county, from l780-'3, and his name appears in the (first) Nev/ York
Directory, in 1786, as a member of the General Society of Mechanics
and Tradesmen; in 1788, he was on a committee of the Consistory of
the Dutch Church to report on a plan for the reorganization of the
Church school; and, from 1791 -'3, he was President of the Fire
Department, of which in its then form he had been one of the most
active founders. He was one of the victims of the yellow-fever epi-
demic of 1803. He married (1) Kachel Conklin, and (2), about 1769,
Anneke, daughter of Isaac and Anneke (Dally) Stoutenburgh.

His son AbraJiam^ by this last marriage, born in 1778, was a suc-
cessful salt-merchant in this city, and, in 1800, married Rachel,
daughter of John and Hannah 'I'own. Their second daughter, Hannah
Augusta Stagg^ born 1803, in New York city, married, in 1822,
Samuel Ten Eyck Gautier, and became the mother of our friend, who
inherited from her, in a considerable degree, the features and physical
characteristics (including, probably, the tendency to pulmonary
disease) which marked her family. She died at Fordham in 1805, and
is buried in Trinity church-yard, in this city. Mr. Gautier is still
living at Fordham. He was the last owner of the Gautier farm, and
many of our citizens will remember him as the host of " Retirement
Hall," possessing the finest stables and hunting-pack in the country.

We have thus traced the various genealogic currents which con-
verged and were united in our friend's veins, not merely because they
were honorable, or because of their intrinsic interest as a part of the
history of our city and its neighborhood ; but because we, as genealo-
gists, firmly believe that, in order to know a man thoroughly, to read his
character intelligently, to judge him with that even measure of justice
with which we should wish ourselves to be judged, while we live, and
after we arc dead, it is indispensable that we should know something
of his ancestral beginnings. For it is in these that i\e detect and
trace the operation of that rare and subtile essence — distilled in the
alembic of Time, from divei'se sources — whicli we vaguely and some-
what rudely call "blood," and which imparts to the individual life
the peculiar idiosyncracies which, in some measure, explain its career,
and account for its foibles and its virtues. For example, I can truly
say that since I have traced Mr. Gautier's ancestry, from the papers
which he left, I have obtained a truer estimate of his character than I
should probably have acquired through a much longer acquaintance
with him, had his life been spared.

Coming no>v to the consideration of the facts of his brief life, we
shall find them neither many nor eventful. It was simply a life of ordi-
nary domestic, social, and business routine, cheerfully accepted and
faithfully perfornied. Yet uneventful, every-day lives are not neces-
sarily devoid of interest or of enduring influence. Every individual life,
\l rightly Bcrutinized, presents some point of instruction. Indeed, we

%

1872.] In Memoriam — John S. Gautler. 5

may reasonably doubt if any human being ever existed, whether for a
single hour or for "threescore years and ten," whether a wise man or
an imbecile, from whom there did not proceed some ray of influence,
be it great or small, be it good or evil, which — sensibly or insensibly —
affected the liuppiness or conditions of some otlier individual or indi-
viduals. The principle of reciprocal influence is unquestionably im-
pressed upon the human race by the supreme Avisdom of the Creator,
and is at the same time a stimulating and a conservative force or
power, indispensable to the progress and happiness of the race. The
simple lesson which it unfolds to us is, that we so sliould live, what-
ever our sphere of action may be, that any and all influences proceed-
ing from us may be such as will benefit our fellow-creatures.

Mr. Gaulier's education was obtained mostly at the school of a
Mr. Adams, in Horatio street, and at the Ward School in Gi-eenwich
avenue, from which he ])assed, in July, 1854, into the employ of the
New York and Harlem Railroad Company, with which his father had
been for many years connected ; and here he remained, in various
positions, tlie last as cashier, until February, 18G1, when the state of
his health compelled him to relinquish any close attention to biisiness.

As far back as 1857-'9 his health had been very much impaired, and
but slight hopes were entertained of his recovery from the pulmonary
difliculties which were then developed ; but, under the blessing of
God, he finally regained a promising degree of strength and comfort.
On the 10th of December, 1802, he united his fortunes in marriage with
Abbie, only child and daughter of Mr. Frederick and Sarah (Jenkins)
Cushman, of Dartmouth, but formerly of New Bedford, Mass. She
was a lineal descendant of Robert Cushman, the Puritan, one of the
Plymouth colony ; and thus, in the little daughter who Avas born to
them in J 864, is blended the blood of the chivalric French refugee, the
stern New England pilgrim, the substantial Dutch burgher, and the
active English colonist. In 1867, Mr. Gautier was again prostrated
with sickness, commencing witii sudden and severe hemorrhage from
the lungs, since whicli his health was, at all times, precarious. Re-
peated hemorrhages continued to sap the fountains of his life; yet
prudent care and the tender watchfulness of his family kept the dread
foe at bay until the latter part of July of the present year, when he
became so reduced as to necessitate a change of air and scene. On the
Vth of August, he was conveyed to Pittsfield, Mass., and there, amid
the grand scenery and bracing air of that mountain season, his health
somewhat rallied, so tluit he returned to the city in the early part of
September. For a while he seemed to be better, and to enjoy tlie com-
forts of his own home; but his vitality was exhausted, and he finally
yielded the unequal struggle on the 2d of October, 1871.

Many of our members were absent from town, and not all of the
others received in time the hurried notice that was sent to them of the
funeral services ; y^ t there were a few who assembled at our Libra-
rian's ofllce, opposite to Trinity church-yard, and met the funeral
cortege at the gateway, following the coffin as it was borne within the
shadowed aisles of the church. There, with solemn music of organ,
and sweet-voiced choir of white-robed boys, the last solemn services of
the Episcopal Church were rendered ; and thence the body of our
friend was borne to the Gautier family vault, on the southerly side of

6 In 3Ienioriam—Jo/in S. Gaulier. [January,

the church-yard. A few moments of reverent waiting at the open
mouth of the tomb — a few gentle rain-drops falling upon uncovered
heads from a scarcely clouded October sky — a huslied silence among
the little group of mourners, as the solemn words of prayer and the
sweetly-cadenced " Amen " struggled with the overpowering din and
roar of the neighboring thoroughfare, and John .Stagg Gautieu ''slept
Avith his fathers," — within the pale of that ancient church by whose
ministers he had been baptized and married, and in whose communion
he so much delighted.

And, in this connection, my mind reverts to last Christmas-eve. It
happened to be one of our society's regular meeting nights, but so many
of our meml)c>rs were detained by the inclemency of the weather,
or by the cares of preparation for the coming festival, that we
had not a suthcient quorum for the transaction of the usual business.
The few, therefore, who dropped in out of the storm, resolved them-
selves into an informal meeting, drew their chairs cozily around tlie
pleasant fire, which crackled and blazed in yonder fire])lace, and
speedily yielded to the glow of warmth and good-fellowship born of
the place and the hour. The conversation became general, and some-
how drifted into a pleasant chat about old families, old grave-yards,
and grave-yard inscriptions, etc., and I well remember liow Mr. Gau-
tier told us his experience of the past summer in superintending some
repairs in his family vault in Trinity yard. On this and other topics
to which he adverted in tli(> course of the evening, he spoke Mith more
than usual animation and feeling, unconsciously revealing a delicacy
of sentiment aiid expression which characterized his conversation in
his liappiest moods; and in my mind hereafter the hallowed associa-
tions connected with Christmas-eve will be blended on each recurring
anniversary with tender and pleasant memories of him.

Of Mr. (Jautier's ]irivate and domestic life we have scarcely the
right to s|)eak, since none of us were sufficiently intimate with him.
Yet the occasional glimpses we had of him in liis cozy, tastefully fur-
nished home at No. 150 West Forty-fifth street, together with what
we ourselves knew of the man, left no doubt as to its being a happy
life ; and that as son, brotlier, husband, and father, he was as tenderly
true to family ties as we knew him to be to his official duties with us.

As a fellow-member and a most highly esteemed officer of this soci-
ety, we may speak more fully. He came to us in the latter part of
our first year, unsolicited, and indeed a stranger to all of us, drawn
hither simply b}^ sympathy of tastes and piu'suits. He was admitted
to membership on the i:]th of November, 1860; and, though retiring in
demeanor, speedily won our respect and developed an aptitude for the
detail of societj' business which promised well for the interests of the
then infant society. On the 21st of January, 1870, less than two
months from the date of his admission as a member, he was elected by
the society a trustee, and was by the IJoard elected Kecording Secre-
tary, both of which offices had been vacated by the resignation of one
of the original incorporators. He accepted the positions, to both
of whicli h(i was re-elected in January, and every xlay, to that of his
death, proved the fitness of the selection. As a Trustee he was very
punctual in attending meetings of tlie Board, or of its committees;
deeply interested in everything which affected tlie interests of the

1872.] In Meraoriam — John S. Gautier. 7

Society, and anxious that it should maintain a distinctive New York
character. While gracefully deferent to superior age, or to what he
deemed to he superior exp'crience, he Avas also decided in his own
views. His opinions were carefully formed and expressed, and once
pronounced were tenaciously held. His sense of propriety was keen
and true, the oftspring of a thoroughly gentlemanly nature, and it
united with his modesty to temper the enthusiasm which evidently
underlaid his character.

As a recording secretary, he was invaluable. lie brought to this
department of his duty an acquaintance with parliamentary forms, and
with the clerical detail pertaining to such work, rarely found in one so
young, and for which he was probably indebted to his long business
connection with the railroad corporation before referred to. The So-
ciety's records, reports, memoranda and papers of various sorts, during
his incumbency of the office, are models of accuracy, perspicuity,
method, and neatness; while to his perfect knowledge of the proper
methods of procedure I gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness for
frequent aid in the discharge of my duties as your presiding officer.
He was, indeed, my "right-hand man" on all public occasions; for
the work of each evening was always carefully arranged by him in
advance ; the proper pap'ers were placed in order ready for my hand ;
and if I expressed, or if he detected in me, any doubt as to the proper
course of action, in emergency, a look, a whispered word, or a hastily
penciled line from the dark-eyed, quietly observant young man at my
elbow would invariably afford me the needed clue. Any presiding
officer can appreciate the value of such assistance. To me he was,
perhaps, brought nearer by the nature of his official duties than to
some others, alid I had learned to lean upon him. From him, also, I
received much personal sympathy at a time when I felt the need of it ;
yet it was sympathy never framed in words, but rather intimated, as
it were, by the tone of voice, by the kindly pressure of the hand, by
the delicate anticip.ation of my wishes, which made me conscious that
" a friend was near." His performance of duty went far beyond what
was absolutely required of him— far beyond the limit of his physical
strength; but the remonstrances of his family, and the kindly proffers
made by his fellow-members of the Society, to relieve him of a portion
of his duties, were firmly waived ; and it was not until the very day of
his departure for Pittsfield that he avowed to his sister his final deter-
mination to relinquish his official position as our secretary— a deter-
mination which he sadly acknowledged was forced upon him, in spite
of his own wishes, by the conviction that he could no longer do jus-
tice to its duties. Through the entire course of his last illness, his
mind seemed to work with uncommon and increasing clearness and
vigor, and he worried much about the detail of various branches of
the Society's work which he had been obliged to relinquish. Friendly
hands, among our number, were endeavoring to relieve hiui from this
source of anxiety, but still he felt that no one could do his work so
well as himself; and every opportunity of returning strength was
employed by him, with the help of some of the members of his family,
in arranging and closing up all the Society's matter in his hands, in
such a manner that they might be easily taken up and carried along
after his death; for, I believe that he wa's himself fully conscious that

S In Memoriam — John S. Gautier. [January,

his life-work was done — not that he spoke of it, but because the con-
dition in wliich all his business, private or official, was found at his
death bore evidence of his having labored as one who knoweth that
" the night cometh in which no man can Avork." Such was the minute-
ness with which memoranda had been prepared, cash accounts digested,
minutes written up, various items of property designated, even the
unused postage-stamps separated according as they Avere designed for
the Society or the Publication Committee's use, that the officers of the
board found not the slightest difficulty in taking up the work as he
had laid it down. The last minutes of the Society, recorded by him,
are those of May the 27th of the present year, and the notes of the
subsequent meeting of June 10th were found in his manuscript.

It is in connection, however, with the Recoi;d, the quarterly
journal jjublished by the Society, that Mr. Gautier most emphatically
reared a monument to himself more enduring than mai'ble or brass.
In December, 1869, just after his entrance among us, we had publish-
ed a " Bulletin,'' — designed to be a semi-occasional means of commu-
nication between the Society and genealogists at lai'ge. Mr. Gautier's
quick precejttion saw in this little eight-page pamphlet the germ of a
magazine which would open a ncAv held of usefulness to the Society ;.
and, at his suggestion, and on the basis of certain financial calculations
presented by him, the Jkdietin, in January IS'/O, took the more
ambitious form of a quarterly, with eight pages and a cover. Mr.
Gautier Avas one of the Publication Committee, and devoted himself
with entliusiasm to its care. It Avas his pet and his pride ; and, when,
at the close of last year, the books shoAved a balance in its favor,
both of reputation and finances, he ])res(iitcd to us a carefully elabor-
ated proposition for the enlargement of tlie journal, and for the
formation of a ''Record Club," Avliich should relieve the Society from
the res])onsibi!ity of its publication. In all these matters he dis-
played a remarkable degree of financial ability; his enthusiasm never
exceeded the limits of prudence ; his calculations and estimates were
ahvays so elaborated as to present the subject under discussion in
various lights; and the result has been, that the Recced, conducted
on his plans, and ably seconded by the experience of our Executive
Committee, has, at the close of its present year, attained a position
of permanency which, as avc believe, opens to us a broad and inviting
field of usefulness. Kor Avas the influence of our friend less apparen't
in the literary department of the Recced than in its business conduct.
His rare good taste, his unremitting labor, by day and by night, over
MSS. and proof-sheets, as Avell as the facility with which he managed the
correspondence, of Avhich much the largest portion devolved upon him,
left its impress upon every page of our favorite journal. And he had
the satisfaction of knoAving, before he died, that his anticipations had
been realized, and that the Recced had done more than any one
thing else to advance the best interests of the Society a\ hich he so
dearly loved. Again I repeat, the Recced is his monument. He
was, at the time of his death, a member of the Council of the Record
Club, and chairman of its Publication Committee.

It remains now^ only to speak of him as a genealogist. We,
who were most intimately connected with him in the conduct
of the Record, soon found that his judgment was excellent, his criti-

1872.] In Memoriam — John S. Gautier. 9

cism severe, his power of analysis keen, and his enthusiasm unbounded.
Yet, such Avas his modesty that he never spoke of his own work, and
never seemed fully to appreciate the value of what he had done. It
was not until after his death that I knew how much substantial gene-
alogical work this young man had accomplished. Then I found a
series of small quarto volumes, copiously hlled, in his very neat chirog-
raphy, with clearly arranged and quite full genealogies and genealog-
ical memoranda of nearly all of the principal families from which he
derived his descent on both sides. Of the Gautier and !Stof/g families ;
of the Ten Eycls, descendants of Conrad Ten Eyck, who came to
America about 1650; of Stoictenhurghs, descendants of Peter, first of
the name in this country ; there are very full genealogies ; of the
Crosjield., Broion^ Z,eary, Van Jlorn, Tovn^ Ilornblencer^ Dickson,
Evert, Binnrnger, and J^/r/ncAmr? families there are very considerable
collections of notes ; and, in addition to these, a large quantity of genea-
logical and biographical material more or less complete. All of these
are so methodically arranged that it will be comparatively easy for
some other hand to complete what he had commenced ; and I hope that
— with the permission of his family — the future pages of our Recced
may renew his memory to us, by the presentation of some of his labors.
I may also add that I found among these papers, and in most conve-
nient form, all the information relative to his family and jn-ivate life
which I needed in the compilation of the present sketch. I found,
then, what I had never before known, that Mr. Gautier's love for
these antiquarian matters dated from his boyhood. It seems first to
have been developed as a genealogical mania (I use the word in
its best sense), some six years ago, by the appearance of the Ctish-
man Genealogy, to which family his wife belonged ; and since that
time it has been an all-engrossing pursuit. The sister to whom I
have before referred, and between whom and our friend there seems
to have been that perfect sympathy of taste and feeling often ob-
servable between an elder sister and a younger brother, has told
me that she distinctly remembers the evening, in 1869, when he came
home to his family, with very evident marks of pleasurable excite-
ment, saying, "Do you know that there is a genealogical society
in this city — and I have never known of it until to-day ? " And he
lost no time in putting himself in communication with us. What he
was to us — how he loved our work — how well and truly he helped to
lay the foundations of our institution — from that day to the hour of his
death — we all know. It is inwrought ineftaceably on our history. " It
was a positive benefit to have known such a man" was the remark
made to me, only this morning, by a brother officer, as we consulted
over some work in which we hitherto had enjoyed his aid and advice.
My heart echoed the remark. I am thankful to God for having given
us such a companion — for having given our Society, in its youth, such
an example. Such lives make us strong, even in their loss.

10 The. Woodkull Family. [January,

THE AMERICAN FAMILY OF WOODHULL.

[In the Line of Jolin, tlie Greut-rrrandson of Richard, the Emigrant.]

Compiled by AnIhA M. Woodiiull, of Freehold, N. J. Arranged by H. R.

Stiles, M. D.

1. Richard Wodhull (the Emigrant),' was born at Thenford,
County of Northampton, Enghind, !Se])tember 13, 1G20 [a), and emi-
grated to America }>robal)ly in 1648; on April 29th of whicli year he
•witnessed an Indian deed at Eastlianipton, L. I. {T/io}))j}son''s Ilist. L.
/!, i, 294.) He finally h)cated '■ permanently at Setauket, then called
'Cromwell's Bay, or Ashl'ord," and became one of the most important
tntizens of that place. ''His particular knowledge in surveying and
drawing conveyances rendered his services invaluable at that early
period, and his name is found associated with most of the transactions
of the town daring his life." In 1663, he represented Setaitket at the
General Court at Hartford, Conn., in an effort to obtain aid against
the usurpations of the Dutch ; and, in 1666, was one of His Majesty's
Justices of the Honorable Court of Assize. He married (probably in

England) Uebora , and died at Brookhaven, Suffolk County,

L. i., Oct. 17, 1690 ih).

2. RuHAiii) WuDiiuLL, 2d" (son of the Emigrant) was born Oct. 9,
1649; inlierited, by devise, the paternal estate; married, Aug, 19,
1680, Temperance (dau. of Rev. John) Fordam, of Southaznpton, L.
I.; was a Justice of the Honorable Court of Assize in 1678, and died
Oct. 18, 1699. "His knowledge and integrity endeared him to the
ipeople, and he died much lamented."

3. RiCHAKi) Wodhull, 3d'' (son of Richard, 2d), was born Nov. 2,
1691; inherited the paternal estate, by devise ; "was usually called
■* Justice Wodhull,' and, like his father, was a magistrate for many
years, and in all respects a highly exemplary gentleman." He mar-
ried Mary (dau. of John) Roman, who was born 1693, and died Dec.

._ 27, 1768." Mr. Wodhull died Nov. 24, 1767.

4. JoHX Woodiiull' (2d son of Richard, 3d), of Brookhaven, Suf-

(a) The Woodhulls traced their descent, by well-authenticated proofs, from
Walter Flandrensis, created first Bai'on de Wahull by William the Conqueror, A.
D. 10G6 ; and alst), by two lines of descent, from King Edward the Second. We
will not, however, enlarge; upon this fascinating portion of their history, being
well convinced that the character and ability of the family since its transplanta-
tion to America furnish it with as noble a crown of honor as any which can be
■derived from a long line of feudal barons. Among the members of the Woodhull
families represented in this genealogy (commencing with Richard the Emigrant),
there have been i^cceii who were clergymen ; eir/lit who were physicians ; jive who
were judges ; four who were military men; four lawyers ; and of these, twenty
were graduates of, or received honorary degrees from, colleges — mostly the Col-
lege of New Jersey, at Princeton, N. J. Of the daughters of these 37 families,
seven were married to clergymen ; three to physicians ; one to a judge, and tJiree
to lawyers; and of the fourteen men thus married into the Woodhull family,
twelve were college graduates. Of children and grandchildren of other than the
Woodhull name, six were clergymen ; four were i)hysicians ; and ten were col-
lege graduates. Facts like these show character in a family.

(h) From this Richard, also, descends another I^ong Island family, of whicli we
hope, some day, to have an equally good genealogy. Of this family was General
Nathaniel Woodhull, of Revolutionary fame.

0.

6.

ii.

7.

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8.

iv.

9.

V.

10.

vi.

1872.] The Woodhull Family. II.

folk County, L. I., married, Nov. 27, 1740, Elizabeth (dau. of Maj.
William Henry) Smith, of the "Tangier" Smith family. She was
born at St. George's Manor, L. I., Nov. 12, 1718, and died Dec. 20,
i761. Mr. Woodliull was born Jan. 15, 1719, and died Jan. 3, 1794.
He purchased an estate at Miller's Place, L. I., in 1740, now in ])os-
session of his grandson, Hon. C. L. Woodliull, and Avas, in 1763, a
Judge of the C<)urt of Common Pleas; and "a gentleman of wealth,
probity, and distinction." Issi(e : —

William'' (Rev.), b. Dec. 3,1741, of whom presently.
JOHN^ (Rev.),b. Jan. 2G, 1744, of whom presently.
Caleb.s b. Oct. 30, 1745 ; d., unm., Mch. 2G, 1791.
Merkitt Smith," b. May 23, 1748, of whom pre.sently.
Henry,^ b. Jnne 25, 1750 ; d. Aug. 14, 1775,
James,^ b. Oct. 3, 1752, of whom presently.

11. vii. Elizabeth,'* b. Oct. 2,1754 ; m. Nov. 6, 1780, Mr. Samuel Hopkins, who

was b. x^pril 4. 1744, and d. Sept. 8, 1807. Mrs. Hopkins d. Nov. 9,
1795. Issue :—{\) Samuelf' b. Nov. 20. 1781, m. Dec. 11, 1816,
Maria (dau. of Merritt Smith) Woodhull, b. May 11, 1793 ;
<2) John,^ b. Nov. 21, 1783, d. Jan. 7, 1800; (3) Dorothea} b. Nov. 21,
1785. m. April 27.1805. Daniel Davis, and d. 1850, leaving Lester H.
Dayis,'' who m. Nov. 2'J, 1839, Harriett (dau. of Ezra) Woodhull, and
had a son, Woodhull Davis"*. ; (4) Sarah, '^ b. Oct. 20, 1786, m. June 23,
1809, Nathaniel Rowell, M. D., of Brookhaven, L. I., a grad. of Dart-
mouth Coll., who d. 1827. She d. Mch. 4, 1836. They had 6 children,
amona" whom one. Rev. Thompson Rowell,' settled at St. Anthony's
Falls.'Minn., and Rev. Morse Rowell,' of N. Y. City ; (5) WiUiams,^\>.

July 7, 1788, m. Dayis, and has issue at Ravenswood, L. 1.: (G)

James,^ b. July 18, 1790, d. inf. ; (7; Gen. CHlhert,^ b. Aug. 1792, d. 1871,
with i.«sue, among whom is Rev. Judson Hopkins,'' pastor of Calvary
Church, Newbui\gh, N. Y. ; (8) Ocorge,^ M. D., b. Nov. 23, 1793, m.
dau. of John Johnson, and has issue.

12. viii. Gilbert,^ b. Apl 2, 1756, m. Dec. 3, 1797, Ann (dau. of William) Cow-

ley, who was b. Nov. 16, 1771, and d. 1802. He d. April 14, 1799, with-
out issue.

13. ix. Jeffrey Amherst,^ b. Jan. 1, 1759, of whom presently.

5. Rev. William Woodhull,^ grad. Coll. N. J. 1764; in 1777, occu-
pied the Black River (now Chester) pulpit, Morris Co., N. J. ; "not
only preached patriotism, but repeatedly represented his people in the
Provincial Congress ;" was a member of the Convention which framed
the first Constitution of New Jersey, in 1787, and died Oct. 24, 1824.
He m., May 3, 1767, Elizabeth (dau. of Esq. William) Hedges, of East-
hampton, L. I., who was b. Mch. 27, 1749, and d. Sept. 13, 1825.
Issue : —

14. i. William^ (Esq.), b. June 3, 1768, of whom presently.

15. ii. Jeremiah,^ b. June 22, 1770, of whom presently.

151^ iii. Elizabetu.6 b. Feb. 23, 1773, m. Mch. 12. 1788, Joseph Hedges, M.D., who
y.-as b. Dec. 31, 176G ; residence, Chester, N. J. Issue : — (1) William
Woodhull,'' M. D., b. Sept. 6, 1790, m. Jan. 5, 1813, Jane (dau. of
James) English, of Monmouth Co., N. J., who was b. Nov. 15, 1793,
and d. May S, 1856 ; had seven children, of whom Joseph Hedges^
was a physician, and Mary Anu^ m. Rey. John A. Todd, f)f Tarrytown,-
N. Y. ; (2) Mary Miller,'' b. Dec. 14, 1792, d. Aug. 26, 1804 ; (3) Harah
WoodhnU,'' b. Feb. 24, 1796, m. Rev. Abrara Williamson, of Walnut
Grove, N. J., a grad. Coll. N. J., 1818, whod. 1869; (4) StepJien,' b.
Feb. 15, 1798, m. Rachel Ann Baldwin ; (5) Henry, ^ b. Jan. 26, 1803,
m. Mary Ann Topping, and had son, Rey. Charles Eyart Hedges,*
grad. of Coll. N. J., 1855, and Pruiceton Theol. Sem., 185S, who d. at
Marysville, Cal., July, 1860 ; (G) Mary Elizabeth,'' b. Aug. 16, 1808^ m.
Rev! Ezekiel Quillan, of Ipava, 111., a grad. of Union Coll., N. Y.,

12 The Woodhull Family. [January,

and Princeton Theol. Sem., I806 ; (7) Mary Miller ; (8) Sarah Wood-
hulV

16. iv. John,* b. April 25, 1774, of whom presently.

17. V. HANNAii Smith," b. Aug. 22, 177G, m. Feb. 9, 1797, Richard Hunt, b.

June 17, 1778. Mrs. Hunt, d. April 28, 1805. Issue :—{\) Ann
Eliza,'' b. Dec. 14, 1797, d. Jan. 22, 1804: (2) Caroline Woodhull,'' b.
Dec. 30, 1799, m. Mahlon Ward ; (3) Mary Sophia Woodhull,'' b. June
14, 1803, m. R. C. Chandler.

18. vi. Henky Hedges," b. July 11, 1779, of whom presently.

19. vii. TEMPEKANCE,''b. Jan. 22, 1782, m Topping. IS' o issue.

20. viii. Mary Sophia," b. Sept. 24, 1784, m. Sept. 8, 1805, Richard Hunt.

Iss\ie:—(X) Stephen Richard,'' b. Sept. 21,1806; {2) John Spofford,''
b. Mch. 9, 1813.

21. ix. MEHETABLE,"'b. June 26, 1787, in. Dec. 5, 1811, Jared Hains, who wat.

b. Nov. 4, 1766. Issue :—(l) Ilukhih //oirard,'' b. Oct. 29, 1812 ; (2)
Caleh Gilbert Woodhull;^ b. S(>])t. 5. 1814 ; (3) James,'' b. Nov. 26, 1816 ;
(4) William Woodhull,'' b. Mch. 1, 1819; (5) 3Iary Mizabeth,'' b. Julv
4, 1824.

22. X. Caleb Gilbert," b. Oct. 30, 1792 ; d. Aug, 8, 1814.

6. Rev. John Woodhull, D. D./ received a classical education
under the Rev. Caleb Smith, his maternal uncle, who resided at
Newark Mountain, N. J. ; when about sixteen years of age, became
seriously impressed, and while a student in the College of New Jersey,
then under the presidency of Dr, Finley, became a believer in Christ's
paving grace. In the year 1766, he received the degree of A. B., and
went to Fags Manor to ])ursue his theological studies with Rev. John
Blair; was licensed to preach in August, 1768, by the Presbytery of
New Castle, and received several calls, from which lie chose that of the
Laycock Congregation, Lancaster Co., Pa., where he was ordained
Aug. 1, 1770. On May 28, 1772, he was married to Sarah (only child
of Capt. George) Spoiford, of Philadelphia. In 1779, he became pastor
of thePresb. Church at Freehold, N. J.; in 1780, was made a trustee of
the Coll. of N. J., to which institution he devoted his most unremitting
and faithful attention. In 1798, he received the degree of D. D. from
Yale College ; and was an acknowledged authority in ecclesiastical
matters. For many years he conducted a grammar school (discon-
tinued in 1792), from which were sent forth some of the best minds
that have adorned the bar, the pulpit, and the official positions of the
country. He was prominent and unwearying in his devotion to the
Theological Seminary at Princeton ; a sincere and earnest friend of the
Bible cause, and of all foi'ius of moral and educational reform ; eminent
as a scholar; of sincere, living piety, with great breadth of mind and
of culture. Amiable in all the family and social relations, he Avielded
an immense influence, not only in his native State, but throughout the
whole extent of the denomination with Avhich he was connected. He
was also a true patriot, and when, during his pastorate in Pennsylvania,
every man in his parish went out to meet the enemy, he accompanied
them as chaplain. He died at Freehold, N. J., Nov. 22, 1824, {^ee ser-
mon jjreacJied at Freehold., K. J.,JVbv. 25, 1824, on liis death, by Rev.
Isaac V. Brown, A. M. ; Sjiragiie'' s Ajinals of the American Fidpit,
iii. 304 ,* 7YTrilenc's Jlist. /Sermon/ Prof. Giget''s Centennial Address
before (Jliosophlc Society of Coll. N. J.^ June, 1865). Mrs. Sarah
Spofford Woodhull was b. Oct. 26, 1749 ; d. Oct. 14, 1827, She was
a stepdau. of the Rev. Gilbert Tennent, one of the most eminent,
devoted, and successful ministers of the American Church, and wat?

}872.] The Woodhull Family, ' 13

herself a most excellent woman, oi' a sound, practical mind, and of
ardent, active piety. Issue : —

23. i. George Spofford<^ (Rev.), b. Mcli. ;>i, 177o, at Laycock, Pa., of whom

presently.
34 ii. .JoiiN,« b. July 10, 1776; d. same date, at Lavcock, Pa.

35. iii. WiLiJAJi Heniiy.'J b. Dec. 1. 1778. d. Sept. G, 1798, at Laycock, Pa.

36. iv. SAKArr,« b. Mcli. 28. 1781, at Freehold, N. J., m. Sept. 3. 1800. Major

William Gordon (.son of Joseph) Forman, of Shrewsbury, Mon-
mouth Co., N. J., a grad. of Coll. of X. J., in 1780 ; Counsellor-at-
law; b. June 22, 1770, and d. at Lexinfftou. Ky., Oct. 3, 1812. Mrs.
Sarah Woodhull Forman d. at Natchez, Miss., Nov. lo, 1811. Issue : —
(1) Sam/iWoodhiai,' b. Mch. 16, 1808, m. Apl. 29, 1829, Rev. Clifford
Smith Arms (son of Samuel), of Canaan, N. Y., a grad. of Union
Coll., N. Y., 1834, and Princeton Theol. Sem., 1820 ; pastor of Pres.
Ch.. Madison, N. J., 1832-'.50 ; of Pres. Ch., Ridgebury, Orange Co.,
N. Y., 18.j0-'0o. He was b. June 4, 1790. d. Sept. 25, 1863. Issue : —
Gilbert Woodhull,'^ b. Feb. 17, 1834, d. Sept. 1, 1834 ; Clifford Hast-
in^s« b. Sept. 15, 1838, d. May 31. 1843.

37. V. John Tennent'^ (M. D.), b. Aug. 34, 1786, at Freehold, N. J., of whom

presently.

38. vi. (jiLBEUT Smith'' (M. D.), b. Jan. 11, 1704, at Freeliold. N. J., of whom

presently.

8. Mekriit Smitlf Woodhull,* inherited the paternal estate at Mil-
ler's Place, L. I. ; m. Mch, 1, 1778, Mary (dau, of Esq. Samuel) Davis.
She was b. Dec. 12, 1757, and d. Mch. 26, 1840. He d. Nov. 29, 1815.
Issue : —

39. i. John,*' b. Juno 3, 1784, m. Hannah (dau. William) Helme, and 'd. July

31, 1837, without issue.

30. ii. Samuel,^ b. Mch, 3. 1780, d. Apl, 18, same vear.

31. iii. Hannah,^ b. Feb. 13, 1787, d. Jan. 37, 1793.

32. iv. James Smith,« b. April 36, 1790, d. April 35, 1796.

33. V. Caleb SMrrH« (Hon.), b. Feb. 30, 1793, of whom presently.

34. vi. Maria,** b. May 11, 1793, m. Dec. 11, 1816, Samuel Hopkins (her cousin),

who was b. Nov. 20,1781. Issue: — (1) Op/ic^i'a,'' m. Edwin Miller ;
(3) Sarah' m. Ezra King, Jr.; (.!}) Mary''; (4) Louisa''; (5) Qeorge} ;
(6) SaraucP.

35. vii, Sarah,'' b. Jan. 18. d. April 29, 1796.

36. viii. Chaxiles," b. Sept. 38, 1790, of whom presently.

37. ix. Albert,^ b. June 4, 1798, of whom presently.

10. James Woodhull," m. Sept. 16, 1782, Keturah (dan. of Esq.
Selah) StroHo^, of New York City. She was b. Nov. 4, 1761, and d.
Aug. 13, 1790. lie m. (2d), Oct.'^6, 1792, Hannah (dau, of Thomas)
Helme, She was b. 1757, and d. Feb. 13, 1831, He d. Sept. 11, 1798.
Resided in New York City. Issue : —

38. i. Elizabeth," b. Sept. 3, 1784 ; m. Geo. Griswold, of New York City, an

East India merchant (firm of N. L. & G. Griswold, familiarly known
on South street as •' No Loss and Great Gain"), Avho was b. March 6,
1777, and d. Sept. 5, 1859. They had issue:— (1) Maria,'' \\\\o ra.
Woodward Havens, and d. 1870 ; (3) Cornelia,'' who m. Mrs. Elizabeth
Griswold d. March 23, 1810.
89. ii. Selah Strong'' (Rev.), b. Au<t. 4, 1786, of wliom presently.

40. iii. J.uiES'*, b. Aug. 5, 1798 ; d. 1848.

13. Jeffrey Amherst Woodhull," m. Nov. 3, 1784, Elizabeth (dau.
of William) Davis. She was b. Oct. 16, 1 765, and d. Feb. 9, 1843. He
d. Jan, 19, 1839. Issxie:—

41. i, William,^ b, Oct. 13, 1785, of whom presently.

14 The Woodlmll Family. [January.

42. ii. ELiZABETn," b. Dec. JJ. 1701 ; d. Dec. 20, 1834.

43. iii. Smith,'' ]). Marcli 27, 1797, of whom presently.

14. Wir.LiAM WooDHUi.L,^ m. June 80,1790, IJuth (daii. of Jared)
Mains. She was b. Aiig. oJ, 1772, and d. Jam- 25, 18G0. lie d. Sept.
6,1846. Lssne: —

44. i. J,\MEH ITains,"!). March 28, 1791, of whom presently.

45. ii. Maktiia Smith,'' h. Oct. 12, 1794 ; d. Sept. 24, 18(50. '

46. iii. Elizabeth Hedges,'' b. Sept. lo, 1796 ; m. Oct. 3, 1821, Samuel Hedges,

of Chester, N. J., who was b. Nov. 20, 1794. Issue :—{V) Harriet
WoodhnU.'' b. Aug. 4, 1823 ; {2} Amanda,^ m. .letfry Miller ; (3) Oeor</e ;»
(4) Mir in. ^

47. iv. Maky Hains,'' b. Sept. 15, 1798.

48. V. Sarah Si'Ofeokh,'' b. Aug. 28, 1800; m. (1st) Elias Nichols, April 23,

1823, who was b. May, 1798, and d. Sept. 23, 1828; m. (2d) George
Miller, of Cincinnati, O. (son of John B. Miller, of Madison, N. J.),
whod. iSG8, She d. 1869. Isstce :—{\) William WoodhuU,{2) diaries
Ilains ; (3) Ruth Woodkull, ni. Aug. 1854, (TieorjT(!(son of Archibald)
Sayre, of Madison, N. J. ; (4) Hvldah llovdl, m. John B. Miller.

49. vi. WiLi,iAM Hkdcies,'' b. Sept. 13, 1802, of whom presently.

50. vii. Jai!EI> ains,'' b. July 24, 1804 : d. Nov 8, 1805.

51. viii. Jaked Haiks,'' b. Mav 24, 1806 ; of whom presently.

52. ix. Hui.dah Howell, b. June 19, 1809 ; d. April 10, 1816.

15. Jeeemiah WooDiiiiLL," ni. Jan. s, 1705, Hannah CorAvin, who
was b. McIl 28, 17'73. He d. Oct. 30, 1824. I.^aue:—

53. i. Elizabeth Smith,'' b. Dec. 16, 1795; m. April 27, 1815, Peter Brown,

who was b. May 8, 1794. Fssue ;— (1) Cntluirine, b. July 7, 1816 ; (2)
William Henry, b. Julv 18, 1818. Family residence, Chester, N. J.

54. ii. Sakah,' b. May i, 1798.

55. iii. William IlENiiv.^ b. Sept. 17, 1801 ; d. Mch.27, 1813.

56. iv. Nancy Cokwin,'' b. Mav 19, 1804 ; m. • Penddeu.

57. V. Mary Sovhia,'' b. Oct. 13, 1807 ; m Wilson.

16. John Woodhull.* m. Feb. 25, 1790, Mary Larison, who was.
h. Mch. 30, 1777. Issue:—

58. i. Benjamin I'itney,'' b. May 3, 1797, of whom presently.

59. ii. William Smith,'' b. June 9, 1799, of whom presently.

18. Hknky Hedgfs WoomuLL," m. (1st) Nancy (dau. of William)
Kirkpatrick, of ]\[onmouth, N. J., ISIoIl 17, 1801. * She was b. Dec. */,
1782, and d. 3Iay 7, 1807. Hem. (2d) Catharine Eoff, April 10, 1809,
who was b. Jan. 4, 1790. lasue : —

00. i. Mary Ann,'' 1). Mch. 23, 1803 ; m. John (eon of John) Suydam, of N. J. ;
died without issue.

61. ii. Nancy Kirkpatrick,'' b. April 14, 1807, d. Sept. 23, same vear.

()2. iii. John Henry,'' b. April 21, 1810 ; grad. Coll. N. J., 1831, Couuscllor-at-
Law; d. Sept. 19, 1840.

03. iv. Sarah Forman,' \\ Feb. 5. 1812, m. 1841, John Redding, of Fleming-
ton, N. J. ; has dau. i/rtry AnnJ* b. Jan. 1, 1851.

23. (Rev.) George Spofford Woodhull,* was educated at the
grammar school established by Ids father at Freehold, N. J. ; grad.
Coll. N. J., 1790. His first inclination was for the law, whicdi he
studied for nearly two years after his graduation ; but then changed
bis mind, and commenced the study of medicine, with the venerable

1872.] The Woodhull Family. 15-

Dr. Moses Scott, of New Brunswick, for about a year, attending lec-
tures also in New York City ; but his conversion led Inra to feel that
the Church Avas his proper field, and he accordingly commenced, about
the summeer of 1794, the study of theology with his father; was
licensed by the Pres. of New, Brunswick, Nov, 14, 1797, and on the
6th of June, 1798, was ord. pastor of the Presb. Church, Cranberry,.
N. J., where he served until 1820. He was pastor of First Pres^
Church, Princeton, N. J., from 1820 till 1832. He m., June 4, 1799,.
Gertrude (dau. of Col. John) Neilson, of New Brunswick, N. J. ; she
was b, April 25, 1780 ; d, Feb. 13, 180b\ Rev. George Spolford Wood-
hull d. Dec. 25, 1834. See /Sermon jveac/ud in his mcnwri/, in Pres,
Church, .Prince/on, K J., Jan. 18, 18;j5, Inj jSarnvd 3IiUer, JJ. J).
Issue : —

64. i. William Henry' (Rev.), b. March 4, 1802, of whom presently.

65. ii. Cornelius Neilson.'^ b. Mav 16, 1803 ; d. Nov. 5, 1824.

06. iii. John Keilson (M. D.)" b. July 25. 1807 ; grad Coll. N. J., 1828, and at
Jefferson Med. Cf)ll., Pbila ; d. Jan. 12, 1867 ; bequeathed to his AlmO'
Mater the sum of .$40,000, for the foundation of a " John Neilson:
Woodhull Professorship."

67. iv, Alfred Alexander" (M. D.), b. Mch. 25, 1810, of whom presently.

27. Joiix Texnent "Woodhull,'^ ]\1. D., received a classical educa-
tion under his father; grad. Med. Univ. of Phil. 1812; the same year-
received the degree of M. A. from the Coll. N. J.; State Senator,,
1825; Judge of'the Court of Common Pleas. He m, Jan. 22, 1812^
Ann (third dau. of Col. William) Wikoff, of Monmouth Co., N. J..
She was b. July 5, 1793, and d. Feb. 3, 1852. Dr. John Tennent
Woodhull d. Nov. 18, 1869. Issue: —

68. i. William Wickoff,'' b. 1812, d. June 16, 1813.

69. ii. Matilda Wickoff,'' b. Nov. 3, 1813. m. Sept. 21, 183G, Joseph (son of.

Elijah) Combs, of Monmouth, who was b. 1811 ; grad. Coll. N. J.
1833 ; Counselor-at-Law, and in 1860 app. Judg-e of Court of Errors.
Mrs. Combs d. Mav 24, 1864. Jsme .•— (1) Ann Amelia,^ b. June 27,.
1837, d. Nov. 9, 1842 ; (2) John Woodhull^ b. Jan. 16, 1840, d. Dec. 28,.
1842 ; (3; Willinm Sutplu-n,'' b. Fe]>. 15. 1842 ; grad. Coll. N. J., I860;,
m. July 5. 1871, Virginia (dau. of Dr. John K.) C(mover, of Freehold,,
N. J. ; (4) Julia IFoodhitU,^ b. Aug. 26,1847; (5) 0'(or(/e Woodhull/'
b. Mch. 23, 1853, d. Dec. 31, 1854.

70. iii. GEORCiE SroFFORD' (Hon.), b. Dec. 25, 1814, of whom presently,

71. iv. Julia,' b. -^ ch. 25, 1816, m. Nov., 1837, Rev. James Clarke, D. D., of

Philadelphia, grad. of Univ. Penia., and of Princeton Theol. Sem.
1832 : Pres. Wash. Coll., Penn., 1851-^53. I.s.wc :—{l) Anna Jiilia,^
b. Dec. 1837, d. Oct. 29, 1840 ; (2) Bobert Woodhull^ (M. D.), b. Nov.
27, 1840, grad. Coll. N. J. ; and Med. Univ. Penn., Surgeon U. S. N.,
1864. Mrs. Clarke d. Dec. 16. 1840.

72. V William Wickoff' (Ph. D.). b. July 28.1817, grad. Coll. N. J. 1833, from

which Coll. he rec. deg. of " Doctor in Pliihjsophy." 1867 ; m. Apl. 6,
1852, Ellen Conover (dau. Nath. S.) W^'koff, of Freehold, N. J. She
was b. May 25, 1825, and d. Aug. 1, 1870, without issue.

73. vi. John,'' b. Jan. 25, 1819, d. Sept. 13, 1822.

74. vii. Maria Scudder,' b Mch. 20. 1820, m. J'uly 12, 1849, Gilbert Combs

(son of Elijah) ; grad. Coll.N. J. 1846, Counselor-at-law, and b. Jan.
29, 1826. issue .-—(I) John Woodhull^ b. Feb. 14. 1851 ; (2) Gilbert
lennent? b Mch. 9, 1853, d. Jan. 24, 1854 ; (3) Annie Wikoff Comba,^
b. Aug..5, 1854 ; (4) J^dia Woodhull? b. Feb. ;. d. June 18, 1856.

75. viii. Charles Frederick,' b, Aug. 4, 1831, grad, Coll. N. J., 1842.

76. is. John,' b. AprU 5, 1823.

16 The Woodhull Family. [January,

77. X. Hannah Wikoff," b. Jan. 24, 1820.

78. xi. Gilbert Tennent^ (Rev.), b. Feb. \^, 1837, of whom presently.

79. xii. Ann Amelia,'' b. Oct. 7, 1829, d. April 9, 18;]2.

80. siii. Sakaii Wikopp,' b. April 1, 1830, d. Jan. 1(5, 1831.

81. xiv. Addison Waddell'' (M. D,), b. Aug. 13, 1831, of wliom presently.

28. Gilbert Smitii Woodhull,'' M. D., received a classical education
under the instruction of his father; grad. at Jefterson Med. Coll.,
Phila., 1817 ; received honorary degree of M. A. from Coll, N. J., 1823 ;
was President of N. J. State Med. Soc. , 182-5 • nominee for State
Senator, Oct., 1830. lie m. Nov. 2.5, 1817, Charlotte (fourth dau. of
Col. William) Wikoff, of Monmouth Co., X. J. She was b. April 15,
1795, and d. Jan. 11, 1862. He d. Oct. 13, 1830. Issue:—

82. i. Henkt William Beck' (M D.), b. Oct. 3, 1819, of whom presently.

83. ii. Sarah Spofford,'' b. Aug. 15, 1821 ; m. Nov. 25, 1846, Barberie

Throckmorton (son of Judge Thomas), of Freehold, X. J., who wasb.
Mch. 11, 1813. She d. Jan. 21, 1870. Issue :—{\) Henry Woodhull,^
b. Sept. 26, 1847 ; (2) Thomas Clifford,^ b. Oct. 9, 1855 ; (3) Gilbert
Woodhull*, b. Nov. 19, 1857 ; d. May 9. 1861 ; (4) Frances Elizabeth,^
b. Jan. 30, 1853. Mr. B. Throckmorton d. Jan. 21, 1870.

84. iii. Anna Matilda Wikoff.'

85. iv. Charlotte Gilberta.'

33. Caleb Smith Woodhull*, grad. Yale College, 1812; was a
Counselor-at-Law ; was in the army in 1814; adm. to the N. Y. bar in
1817; in 1837, was elected to the Common Council from the second
ward, and sat in that body until 1844, being its president in 1843, In
1844, was one of the Presidential electors of the State of N. Y.; Mayor
of the City for one term, 1849-'51; and was subsequently Pres. of the
Saratoga and Rensselaer V\. Ii. Co. He m. (1st) Dec. 15, 1813, Lavinia
(dau. of George) Nostrand, w^ho d. without issue, Feb. 19, 1818; he
m. (2d), Dec. 30, 1830, Harriet (dau. of Abraham) Pardon, who was b.
1800, and d. April 25,1863. He d. .July 16, 1866, at his birthplace,
Miller's l*lace, I.. I. Tssve. :—

86. i. Abraham Fardon,' b. Jan. 22, 1836; d. April 6, 1849.

87. ii. Charles llEXRy,' b. Dec. 29, 1838.

88. iii. Harriet,' b. June 14. 1841.

36. Charles Woodhull" m. his cousin Mary (dau. of James) Wood-
hull, of Wading River. Issue: —

89. i. Merritt Smith (Capt.)

37. Albert WooDnuix," m.,Dec. 28, 1829, Sarah (dau. of Benjamin)
Cheetham, who d. Aug. 31, 1833. Air. Albert Woodhull d. Aug. 30,
1 860. Issue : —

90. i. Albert Cheetham," b. Apl. 24, 1831 ; d. Aug. 8,1861, leaving one child.

39. Rev. Selah Stroxg Woodhull,* at the death of his lather,
though only 12 yrs of age, Avas in the Freshman Class of Columbia
Coll., New York City, but was removed to Yale Coll. wdiere he gi-ad.
in 1802 ; studied theol. under his uncle. Rev. Dr. John Woodhull, of
Freehold, N. J., and such were his proficiency and precocity of mind
that he was licensed to preach by the New Brunswick Pres. when in
his nineteenth year ; was first settled, for a year, at Boundbrook, N. J. ;

1872.] The Woodhull Famihj. 17

then (1806) over the First R. D. Church of Brooklyn, KY,; received
degree of D. D. from Yale College, 1806 ; was elected Prof, of Ecclesi-
astical History, Government and Pastoral Theology in Theo. Sem. in
the R. D. Church, New Brunswick, N. J., and Prof, of Metaphysical
Philosophy and Philos. of the Human Mind in Rutgers College, New
Brunswick, N. J., 1825. In order to pay more attention to these im-
portant duties, he resigned his pastorate at Brooklyn, and also the
secretaryship of the American Bible Society, Avhich he had held for
many years, and removed to New Brunswick in 1825; but his promis-
ing career of xisefulness was suddenly closed by his death, Feb. 2*7,
1826. He m. Nov. 10, ISOT, Cornelia (dau. of Dr. John) Van Cleve,
of Princeton, N. J., whod. Jan. 3, 1841. Issue: —

91. i. Geoege GmswoLD,' b. Oct. 15, 1808 ; d. Oct. 20, 1809.

93. ii. Eliza Ketukah,' b. June 30, 1811 ; m. July 20, 1831, Eev. Jonathan B.
Condit, D. D., of Newark, N. J., grad. Coll. N. J., 1827, and Princeton
Theol. Sem. 1839 ; inaugurated Prof, of Pastoral Tlieol. in Lane Sem.
Cincinnati, O., in 1851 ; in 1855, app. Prof, of Sacred Rhetoric and
Past. Theol. in Auburn Theo. Sem. ; in 1861, Moderator of Gen. As-
sembly, N. S. Presb. Mrs. Condit d. Jan. 7, 1835. Issue : — (1) Maria
Louise? b. Sept. 1, 1833 ; d. Mch. 23, 1834; (3) Selah Strong Wood-
hull,^ b. Dec. 7, 1834 ; d. Mch. 15, 1835.

93. iii. Matilda Gkiswold,' b. Jan. 11, 1814 ; m. April 11, 1837, James G. Nut-

man, grad. Coll. N. J., 1831, and he d. May 37, 1869. Issue :— (1)
Cornelia Dayton^, b. Feb. 4, 1838 ; (3) Oliver Craig\ b. Sept. 34, 1839 ;
(3) Matilda Grisicold? b. Mch. 30, 1841 ; d. Sept. 33d, same yr. ; (4)
James Gardiner ? b. April 15, 1843 ; (5) Matilda Woodhull,^ b. Mch
31, 1844 ; (6) Sarah Lavinia Strong^, b. Nov. 11, 1845 ; d. Feb. 10, 1848.

94. iv. Sarah Strong\ b. Jan. 19, 1815 ; m.. May 7, 1836, her brother-in-law,

Kev. Jonathan B. Condit, D. D. Issue :—{l) Eliza Maria^, b. July 38,
1837 : (3) A7ina Louisa Payson,^ b. Mch. 14, 1839 ; (3) Sarah Jane^, b.
July 37, 1841 ; (4) Alice Strong,^ b. Dec. 31, 1844.

95. V. Cornelia Von Cleve'', b. Dec. 31, 1816 ; d. Oct. 35, 1819.

96. vi. Jane Green,' b. July 31, 1818 , d. Sept. 5, 1840.

97. vii. Cornelia Van Cleve'', b. July 18, 1835 ; m., Aug. 34, 1847, Josiah L,

Packard.

41. WiLLLAM Woodhull,® m. Mch. 17, 1807, Julia Ann Brown, who
d. Oct. 12, 1812 ; m. (2d) Jan. 19, 1815, Phebe (dau. of Jacob) Carl.
Mr. William Woodhull ; d. Aug. 17, 1847. Issue:—

98. i. Olla Ann,'' b. Mch. 31, 1808, m. May 23, 1837, Jesse Fleet Sarnie, and

d. Dec. 13, 1834 ; had issue.

99. ii. Gilbert Carl,'' b. July 10, 1816, of whom presently.

100. iii. Julia Elizabeth,'' b. July 11, 1819.

101. iv. Edmond Smith,' b. April 33, 1833, d. 1866.
103. v. William Amherst,' b. July 19, 1836.

103. vi. George Spofford'' (Rev.), b. July 30, 1839, grad. Univ. City of N. Y.,

1848 ; grad. Princeton Theol. Sem., 1853 ; from 1856-'66 was pastor
of Presb. Church at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., Va. ; m. Oct. 25,1855.
Elizabeth (dau. of Moses) Martin, of Vermont.

104. vii. Caroline Phebe,'' b. June 18, 1834.

43. Smith Woodhull,'' m. (1st) Jan, 7, 1818, Hannah (dau. of
Samuel) Scidmore, who d. May 23, 1835 ; m. (2nd) June 21, 1836,
Mary (dau. of Timothy) Case, who d. Nov. 27, 1843, without issue;
m, (3d) Jan. 28, 1845, Marietta (dau. of John) Saxton, who d. Aug.
5, 1867, Mr. W. d. Jan. 6, 1868. Issue :—

18 The Wood/mil Family. [January,

105. i. Harriet Cordelia,' h. Oct 22, 1818 : m. Rev. Jarvis R. Ralph, a grad,

of Princeton Theol. Sem. 185!), and d. without issue.

106. ii. Jeffrey Amherst,'' b. Feb. 18, 1822, of whom presently.

107. iii. Samuel Scidmore,'' b. June 2, 1824.

108. iv. Caleb Smith,' b. Dee. 21, 1826, of whom presently

109. V. Eleanor Francis', b. April 13, 1827 ; d. July 12, 1851.

44. James Hains Woodhull; ra. (1st) Mcli. 28, 1791 ; Harriet East-
burn, b. Aug. 1, 178'.), d. Sept. 29, 1823, without issue ; m. (2d) Eliza
D. Campbell, Feb. 12, 1824. She was b. Sept. G, 1789, d. July 16,
1829; m. (3d) Adaline Baldwin, Aug. 1,1831. She was b. Sept. 17,
1804 ; resided at Newark, N. J. Issue: —

110. 1. Elizabeth Campbell,^ b. Apl. 24, 1827, d. Aug. 9, 1828.

111. ii. Harriet Eastburn.s b. May 22, 1825, m. Nov. 25, 1846, Thomas W.

Adams, of Newark, N. J. Insue: — (1) Eliza Woodhull,^ h. Dec. 9,
1847 ; (2) Harriet Elmira,^ b. Oct. 16, 1849 ; (3) Robert Weir,^ b.
Au^. 24, 1851 ; (4) James Woodhnll,^ b. Nov. 2, 1854 ; (5) Charles Sum-
mcT,^ b. Nov. 19, 1856.

112. iii. Elizabeth Campbe[,l,s b. July 16, 1829, d. Mav, 14, 1852.

113. iv. James Baldwin,** b. July 3, 1832, d. Mch. 4. 1853.

114. v. Eliza Campbell.^ b. Apl. 1, 1834, d Nov. 25, 1839.

115. vi. WiLLiAM.« b. Sept. 26, 1834, d. Sept. 2, 1844.

116. vii. Adaline Baldwin,* b. June 30, 1841, d. Jan. 29, 1844.

117. viii. Clifford Arms,^ b. June 2, 1844, m. May, 20, 1868, Martha W. John-

son.

118. ix. WlLLIAM.8

49. William Hedges WoodhullJ m. Oct. 6, 1824, Eliza Miller
White, who wash. Feb. 14, 1805. He d. Feb. 28, 1853. Issue:—

119. i. William Miller,^ b. Aug. 30, 1825, of whom presently.

120. ii. James White,^ b. Dec. 25, 1829.

121. iii. Henry Hedges,^ b. Jan. 29, 1830, m. and d.

122. iv. George Washington,* b. Feb. 22, 1832, d.

123. V. Alonzo Dickerson,* b. Mch. 26, 1833, d.

124. vi. Ruth Hains,^ b. Jan. 12, 1837.

51. Jared Haixs Woodiiull,' Counselor-at-Law, participated in
all the battles fought between the United States and Mexico, excepting
that of " Buena Vista"; m. Jan. 13, 1828, Mary Barron, of Wood-
bridge, N. J. He d. May 14, 1850. Siie M'as b. May 13, 1807, and d.
Oct. 3, 1828. Lived at Chester, N. J. Issue: —

125. i. Francis P. Woodhull,* m., Oct. 14, 1846, James P. Edgar, of Wood-

bridge, N. J.

58. Benjamin Pitney,' m. May 6, 1819, Mary Lee, who was b. July
11,1798. Issue:—

126. i. \ Mary Ann,* b. Jan. 19, 1820, d. Apl 22, 1857.

127. ii. Hannah Elizabeth.*

59. William SiirrH Woodhull,' m. Mary Elizabeth Peterson.
Issue : —

128. i. Temperance.8

129. ii. Andrew Larison*, b. Aug:. 31, 1802.

130. iii. John Chatfield Hedges,* b. July 30, 1804.

1872.] The Woodhull Famihj. 19

131. iv. GEonGE Spofford,8 b. Dec. 20, 1S06 ; d. Sept. 2, 1807.

132. V. Caroline Sophia,** b. Aug. 5, 1810.

133. vi. Elizabeth Hedges,^ b. Dec. 13, 1813.

134. vii. Caleb Gilbert,* b. Mch. 8, 1816.

135. viii. Stefhen,8 b. April 11, 1820.

64. Rev. Wiixtam Henry Woodhfll,' grad. Coll. of N. J., 1822;
at Princeton TheoL Sem., 1824; was pastor of Second Presb. Church
at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., N. J., from 1826—1831 ; m. Oct.
26, 1825, Amanda (youngest dan. of Col. William) Wikoff, of Mon-
mouth Co., N. J., who was b. Feb. 1, 1806, and d. Dec. 2, 1850. He
d. Jan. 4, 1835. Issite:—

136. i. William Wikoff,^ b. Sept. 24, 1826 ; d. June 30, 1856.

137. ii. Spofford Eugene,* b. Mch. 28, 1828, of whom presently.

138. iii. John Neilson,* b. April 8, 1830 ; d. Mch. 24. 1860.

140. iv. Cornelia Neilson,* b. April 26, 1832 ; d. Jan. 26, 1835.

67. Alfred Alexander Woodhull,' M. D., grad. Coll. N". J., 1828,
and at Jefterson Med. Coll., Philadelpliia ; m., Feb. 26, 1833, Amia
Maria (dan. of Dr. Dirck) Salmons, of Princeton, N. J., who was b.
Mch. 30, 1811, and d. Aug. 20, 1862. Dr. Alfred A. Woodhull d.
Oct. 5, 1836. Issue:—

141. i. Alfred Alexander* (M. D.), b. Ap'l 13, 1837, grad. Coll. N. J., 1856,

and Med. Univ. of Phil. 1858. In 1865 was app. Surgeon in the U.
S. A., and in 186G Adjutant-Major ; in 1868, Inspector-General of the
Med. Dept. of the U. S. A. ; m. Dec, 1863, Margaret Ellicott, of Bal-
timore, Md. Resides in Washington, D. C.

. 70. Hon. Geoege Spofford Woodhull," grad. Coll. N. J., 1833;
Counselor-at-Law ; app. Judge of Supreme Court of N. J., Feb. 6,
1866 ; m. Apl. 7, 1847, Caroline Mandeville (dau. of Guisbert Bogert)
Vroom, of N. Y. She was b. Feb. 29, 1828. Issue:—

142. i. Catalina Delamater,* b. Jan. 19, 1848, d. Mch. 3, 1853.

143. ii. John Tennent,* b July 12, 1850.

144. iii. Elizabeth Vroom,* b. Dec. 11, 1853.

145. iv. William Wikoff,* b. July 12, 1858.

146. V. Mary Gould,* b. Apl. 23, 1861.

147. vi. Schuyler Colfax.* b. Oct. 22, 1864, } , .

148. vii. Charles Frederick,*- b. Oct. 22, 1864, f '''""'•

78. Rev. Gilbert Tennent Woodhull", grad. Coll. N. J., 1852 ; at
Princeton Theol. Sem., 1855 ; pastor of Pres. Ch. at Fishkill Landing,
N. Y., 1857-67; app. Prof, of Greek and Latin in Lincoln Univ.,
Penn. ; m.. May 14, 1862, Elizabeth (dau. of William B. ) Waldo, of
Fishkill, N. Y. Issue:—

149. i. Frederick William.*

150. ii. Jennie W^aldo.*

151. iii. Annie Bruce,* b. 1867.

81. Addison Waddell Woodhull," M. D., grad. Coll. N. J., 1854;
Med. Univ. N". Y. Cit}'^, 1856; 1st surgeon of the Burnside Naval Ex-
pedition, 1862; m., Nov. 23, 1859, Emma Taylor (dau. of Daniel H. )
Ellis, of Freehold, N. J. Issue :—

20 The Woodhull Family. [January,

153. i. ADDrsoN,8 b. Aug. 34, 1861.

153. ii. Lillian Ellis,* b. Feb., 18G7.

154. iii. Daniel Ellis,* b. 1869.

82. Henry William Beck Woodhull,' M. D., grad. Coll, N. J.,
1838; Med. Coll. N. Y., 1845; m. May 12, 1847, Azelia (dau. of
Joseph) Girard, of N. Y. city. She was b. June 3, 1826. Issue: —

155. i. TiiENFORD.s b. May 34, 1848; grad. Columbia Coll., N. Y., 1869 ; is a

Counselor-at-Law.

156. ii. Rosalie,^ b. May 3, 1853, d. Apl. 5, 1856.

157. iii. Evelyn de Viron,* b. Nov. 1866.

99. Gilbert Cakl Woodhull,' m., April 7, 1846, Elizabeth (dau. of
Samuel B.) Rodgers, of Greenpoint, L. I. Issue : —

158. i. Julia Elizabeth.^ b. Feb. 4, 1848.

159. ii. Eleanor,* b. Nov. 35, 1851 ; d. — )

160. iii. Emma,8 b. Nov. 35, 1851, S

twins.

106. Jeffrey Amherst Woodhull," ni. Ann Eliza Scudder, resides
at Hempstead, L. I. Issue : —

161. i. Charles Smith.*

163. ii. Harriet Louise,* m., April 37, 1871, E. Piatt Strattan, of College
Point. L. I. -.

108. Caleb Smith Woodhull' grad. Williams Coll., Mass., 1848;
Counselor-at-Law; m. Jan. 15, 1861, Fanny (dau. of Judge) Fish, of
Mystic, Conn, She was b. Sept. 5, 1859. Issue: —

163. i. Ethelbert Mills,*, b. Nov. 37, 1861, d. Feb. 15, 1865.

164. ii. Agnes,* b. Feb. 14, 1865.

165. iii. Gaylord,* b. Oct. 3. 1866.

166. iv. Edith,* b. Dec. 30, 1867, d. Aug. 31, 1868.

119. William Miller Woodhull,^ m. Sept. 8, 1847, Mary Caroline
(dau. of Stephen) Howell, of Newark, N. J. She d. Feb. 2, 1866.
Issue : —

167. i. William Howell,'-" b. May 36, 1848, d. May, 1848.

168. ii. William,^ b. June, 1849.

169. iii. Eliza,^ b. Jan., 1851.

137. Spofford Eugene Woodhull,® b. Mch. 28, 1828 ; sub.-grad. of
Coll. of jST. J. ; m. Jan. 18, 1853, Mary Elizabeth (dau. of Simon)
Abrams, of Monmouth, N. J. ; b. Mch. 25, 1830. Issue: —

170. i. Charles NEILSON^ b. Jan. 3, 1854.

171. ii. Isabella Anderson,^ b. Mcb. 38, 1858
173. iii. John Neilson.^ b. Mch. 11, 1861.

173. iv. William Bound,^ b. Aug. 15, 1863 ; d. Jan. 18, 1866.

174, V. Archibald Alexander,^ b. July, 1867.

1872.] Heraldry of St. Paul's Chapel 21

THEjCHERALDRY OF ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL, NEW YORK.

By the Rev. Beverley R. Betts, A. M., of New York.

FIRST PAPER.

On the north wall of the chancel of St. Paul's Chapel, in the city of
New York, is the following monument ;

In Memory of

COLONEL THOMAS BARCLAY,

Son of the Revd. Henry Barclay, D. D.,

Rector of Trinity Church, New York.

He was born in this City, on the 12th October, 17o0.

He entered the British Army early in Life

and in 1799 was appointed Consul General to these

United States from his Britannic Majesty

whom he served in various offices, military and civil,

with distinguished Loyalty for 54 years.

Faithful in the discharge of all his duties,

both public and private,

he closed a Christian life by a holy and happy death

in the firm assurance of faith

and with a hope full of immortality

on the 21st April, 1830.

It is a simple square mural tablet of white marble, set on another
of black. It is surmounted by his arms, carefully carved and adorned
with crest and motto. The tinctures are designated by the lines of
Petrasancta.

Arms — Gules a chevron or between three crosses 2^<^(tt^& argent.
Crest — A sword erect argent., hilt and pomel or. Motto — Crux Christi
nostra Corona.

By some oversight, doubtless, of the engraver, the chevron is given
or, whereas it should be argent. The arms of the ancient family of
Barclay of Urie are Gules a chevron between three crosses patt6e ar-
gent, and they were so borne by Colonel Barclay in his life-time.
The descent of the family for many generations, in the male line, is
given in " Holgate's American Genealogies," and it is traced in Burke's
Royal Families, through various intermarriages, by two distinct lines,
to King Robert Bruce and to Henry III. of England. As the tables
of Sir Bernard Burke are not only curious in themselves, but are a fair
illustration of the plan upon which his book is constructed, they may
very properly be introduced here. It will be observed that in the
last few generations they have been so altered as to give the New
York and not the Scottish line. The present representative of David
Barclay of Urie is Robert Barclay Allardice, Esq., of Allardice and
Urie. This gentleman, however, is a true Barclay, of the male line,

22

Heraldry of St. Paul's Chapel.

[January,'

having taken his present surname as heir to his mother, the last of
the family of Allardice.

Henry III., King of T Eleanor, d. and co-heir
England. | of Raymond Berenger,

Count of Provence.

Edward I.,

King of Eng

land.

Margaret, d. of

Philip II.,
King of France.

Eobert Bruce,
King of Scot-
land.

Isabel, d. of
Donald, Earl
of Marr.

Margery, d. of=Walter, Lord
Robert Bruce. High Stew-
ard of Scot-
land.

Robert II.,
King of Scot-
land, ob. 1.3'JO.

= Elizabeth, d.
of Adam Mure,

1st wife.

Edmund Plan- =Margaret, sis-
tagenet, of ter and heir

Woodstock, of Thomas,
Earl of Kent. Lord Wake.

Joan Plantage- =Sir Thomas de
net, the Fair I Holland, Lord
Maid of Kent. Holland, 2d
husband.

Thomas de Holland, =
2d Earl of Kent.

Blanche, Queen=

Dowager of

Navarre.

Maude, d. and =
heir of Sir
Patrick Cha-
worth.

Richard Fitz-
Alan, Earl of
Arundel, K.
G.

-Edmund, Earl
of Lancaster.

=Henry, Earl of
Lancaster.

=Lady Eleanor

Plaiitagenet,

w.of Lord Jno.

Beaumont.

Lady Alice Fitz-Alan.

Robert III.,
King of Scot-
land, nat. 1346,

=Annabella, d. of Sir
John Drummond,
of Stobhall.

Lady Margaret Hoi- =Jno. Beaufort, Marquis of Dorset, son
land, 2d daughter of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster,
and eventual heir. by Katharine Swynford, let husb'd.

James I., King of y Lady Joan Beaufort, eldest

Scotland.

The Princess Joan,
dau. of James I.,
King of Scotland.

daughter.

-George Gordon, 2d Earl
of Huntley.

The Hon. Adam Gor-=Elizabeth, Countess of Suth-
don, of Aboyne, 2d I erland. sister and heiress of
son of George, 2d John, 9th Earl of Suther-
Earl of Huntley. land.

Alexander Gordon, =Lady Janet Stewart, eldest

daughter ol John,
Earl of Athol.

Master of Sutherland, I daughter ol John, 2d
infeofled in the Earl-
dom of Sutherland, i
1527 ob. 15th Jan. 1509. I

, J

John Gordon, 10th ==Lady Helen Stewart, dau. of
Earl of Sutherland, John, 3d Earl of Lennox,
eldest son and heir; and relict of William, 5th
Ob. in July, 1567. Earl of Errol ; 2d wife.

Alexander Gordon, =Lady Janet Gordon, .3d dau. of
11th Earl of Suth- George, 4th Earl of Huntley,
erland, 3d husb'd. High Chancellor of Scotland.

;j

The Hon. Sir Robert—Louisa, only dau. and heir of
Gordon, of Gordons- Jno. Gordon , Lord of Longor-
town, Bart., so ere- mes, and Dean of Salisbury,
ated 26th May, 1625 ; eldest son of Alex. Gordon,
4th son ; d. 1656. titular Archbishop of Athens

&c.

Katharine, d. of the=David Barclay, Esq. of Urie,
TT... t.-.. ,^ V _, Colonel under Gustavus
Adolphus.

Hon. Sir Robert
Gordon, of Gor-
donstown.

John Barclay, of New=-Cornelia, dau. of

York, bro. ofRob'tl Van Schaick.
Barclay, of Urie, the
Apologist for the
Quakers.

The Rev. Thos. Bar-=|=Anna Dorothea, dau. of
clay, of Albany, &c. Andrew Drauyer.

The Rev. Henry Bar-
clay, Rector of Trin-
ity Church, N. Y. |

Thomas Barclay,

Mary, dau. of Anthony

Rutgers.

The male line of the Barclays, beginning in 11 '70, is set forth at

-4
1872.] Heraldry of St. Paul's Chapel. 23

length in " Holgate's American Genealogies." It will be observed that
they immediately allied themselves with old New York families, and
produced that singular combination of Scottish, Dutch, and English
blood which is characteristic of the true New-Yorkers. Anna
Dorothea Drauyer (whose name is retained to this day as a Chris-
tian name by her descendants) was the daughter and heiress of An-
drew Drauyer, an admiral in the Dutch service, who married Gerritje,
daughter of Levinus and granddaughter of George Gerritje Van
Schaick by his wife Annetje Livesen. The wife of Anthony Rutgers
was Cornelia, daughter and heiress of Pieter Roose. The history of
the Barclays has been often written, and it is unnecessary to repeat it
here. The Rev. Thomas Barclay is well known as the friend of Sir
William Johnson, the missionary to the Mohawks and the founder of
St. Peters Church at Albany. The Rev. Henry Barclay followed in
his father's steps, first as catechist.and missionary among the Indians,
then as rector of St. Peter's Church in Albany, and finally reached
the summit of an ecclesiastic's ambition in those days, by being made
rector of Trinity Church, New York, and commissary to the Bishop of
London. An account of the life of Colonel Barclay is given in Curwen's
Journal, showing how he took arms as major in the Loyal American
Regiment, and how, being included in the celebrated New York Con-
fiscation Act, he, together with his brother-in-law, Lieutenant-Colonel
Beverley Robinson and many soldiers of their regiment, formed a set-
tlement at Wilmot's Woods, in the wildest part of Nova Scotia ; how
they remained there for several years, living in log-huts, and enduring
many liardships until their colony was well established. At the be-
ginning of the French Revolution they Avere called into active service,
Mr. Barclay being appointed colonel of the Nova Scotia Legion, and
Mr. Robinson of a New Brunswick regiment. The former was at that
time practicing law at Annapolis, and the latter had removed to Fred-
ericton, in New Brunswick. Colonel Barclay's long and active life
was spent in the public service, and he closed it where it began, in the
city of New York, at the ripe age of seventy-seven.

The more accessible sources of the history of this ancient and honor-
able family are the following :

"Biographia Britannica;" "Rose's Biographical Dictionary;"
" Holgate's American Genealogies ; " " Berrian's History of Trinity
Church," pp. 64-120; "The Documentary History of New York,"
vol. iii. ; "Journal and Letters of Samuel Curwen," third edition, 8vo,
New York, 1845, pp. 596-600; "Anderson's History of the Church of
England in the Colonies," second edition, 3 vols., 12mo, London, 1856,
vol, iii., pp. 306—313.

At the extreme west end of St. Paul's church-yard, just east of
the vestry buildings and close to Fulton street, lies the body of the
fi'iend and brother-in-law of Colonel Barclay. Colonel Beveelet
RoBixsox, Avho had married Anna Dorothea, daughter of the Rev.
Dr. Barclay, and whose marriage was recorded by the famous Hugh
Gaine in the following singular manner : " Married at Flushing, Bever-
ley Robinson, Jr., Esq., Lieutenant-Colonel of the Loyal American
Regiment, to the amiable and accomplished Miss Nancy Barclay."
{Game's Mercury, January 26, 1*778, quoted in Onderdonk's "Revo-

24

Heraldry of St. Paul's Chapel. [January,

lutionary Incidents of Queen's County," p. 143. ) Colonel Robinson,
who had long been established at Fredericton, in New Brunswick,
died in New York while on a visit to his eldest son, Beverley, who had
returned to that city and settled there. The following is the inscrip-
tion on his tomb-stone :

Sacred

to the

Memory of

The Ho>"^-

BEVERLEY ROBINSON,

late of Frederickton in the

Province of New Brunswick,

born tlie Sth of March, 1754,

and died on the

Gth of October, 1816.

The arms of Robinson, a Yorkshire fainily, afterwards established
in Virginia and New York, are as follows :

Arms — Vert on a clievron between three roebucks trippant or as
nian]/ trefoils slipped gules. Ckkst — a roebuck trij)pant or. Motto —
Proper e et Provide.

Next to the monument of Col. Barclay, which is near the east end
of the north wall of the chancel, is that of Mrs. Inglis. This is a
tablet of black marble edged with white ; but it is surmounted with
another, a little smaller, with a pointed top, containing a carved urn,
upon Avhich are the arms, in colors. They are in two shields, of which
the first contains the episcopal arms of Nova Scotia, impaling Inglis,
and the second is blank. The following is the blazon :

Arms — Azure a holy lamb' on a. chief gules a crosier in bend sinis-
ter surmounted of a key or ; impaling Azure a lyon rampant or, 07i
a chief of the second three mullets gules.

The inscription is as follows :

Within this Chancel, in certain Hope of a Resurrection to

Glory through Jesus Christ are deposited the Remains of

Margaret,

the wife of Charles Inglis, D. D.,

formerly Rector of Trinity Church in this city.

She died the 21st of September, 1783, aged 35 years.

Near her is interred all that Avas mortal of

Charles,

Eldest Son of the said Margaret and Charles Inglis

who, alas ! at an early period, was snatched away

January the 20tli, 1782, in the Sth year of his age.

The Husband and the Father, since become Bishop of Nova Scotia, as a Testi-
mony of the tenderest affection to a dear and worthy wife, and esteem for a devout
Christian ; and of the fondest Regard for an amiable Son, who although in Age a
Cliild, was yet in Understanding a Man, in Piety a Saint, and in Disposition an
Angel, caused this Monument to be erected in the Year of our Lord 1788.

The name of this lady was Margaret Crooke. The marriage li-
cense of Charles Inglis and Margaret Crooke was issued May 31,
17V3.

1872.] Heraldry of St. Paul's Chapel. 25

The materials for the life of Dr. Inglis ai'e to be found in the Docvr
mentary History of New York, vol. iii. Anderson's Colonial Church.,
vol. iii., pp. 313, 463 to 468. Berrian's History of Trinity Church
pp. 120-161. The valuable collections of the S. P. G. are not yet ac-
cessible in this country, but it is to be hoped that the important selec-
tions from them made by the late Dr. Hawks, and now in course of
publication by his friend and fellow-laborer, Dr. Stevens, of Geneva,
will throw a further light upon the history of those forty years in
which the aftairs of Trinity Church were in the hands of Dr. Barclay
and Dr. Inglis.

The third and last monument on the north side of the chancel is
that of Sir John Temple.

Sacred to the Memory of

Sir JOHN TEMPLE, Bart.

Consul General

to the United States of America,

from his Britannic Majesty.

The first Appointment to this Country

after its Independence.

Died in the City of New York,

November the 17th 1798

Ag-ed 67.

The monument is of black marble edged with white.

The AKMS are. Quarterly. 1 and 4, Or an eayle displayed sable.
2 and 3. Argent tioo bars sable each charged with three martlets of the
first. Crest — Out of a ducal coronet a martlet. Motto — Templa
quam Dilecta. The Baronefs badge.

The martlets, both in the arms and crest, should be gold. It will
be observed that the engraver has omitted'the dots which should desig-
nate that metal. The pedigree of the Temples will be found in " Burke's
Peerage and Baronetage." (Fourth edition, 2 vols. 12mo. London,
1832.) The second and third quarters contain the arms of Temple, to
which the crest and motto belong. In the first and fourth are the
arms of the Heptarch Kingdom of Mercia, which have been borne by
the family since their ancestors were earls of that country.

Ea.kly Princeto]!^ Students. — Any one who is able to communicate
facts concerning the following clergymen, graduates of the College of
New Jersey during the last century, will confer a great favor by send-
ing them to the editors of the JVew'^York Observer. The dates of birth
and death, with any facts relating to their history, are desired :

Joseph Peck, graduated in 1756 John Blydenburg, graduated in 1770

Elnathan Gregory " 1757 John Campbell " 1770

Samuel Sloan " 1761 Bob. Stewart " 1770

Nathaniel Manning " 1762 Wm. Beekman " 1773

Thomas Alkin " 1764 John Phillips " 1774

Joseph Chambers " 1765 John Leak " 1776

John Staples " 1765 James McCoy " 1785

Jesse Reed " 1769 Henry Wykoff " 1793

26 Notes on the Laivrence Pedigree. [January,

NOTES ON THE LAWRENCE PEDIGREE.

By W. H. Wni-oioRE, Esq., of Boston (a).

In the Record for Jiily, 1871, is an article on " Traces of American
Lineage in England," which ought not to pass unchallenged. In such
a magazine as this every assertion should be weighed, and traditions
or surmises carefully marked as such.

The particular item we shall criticise is in regard to the Lawrence
family, though what is said about the Ingrahams may need revision.
I assert, that instead of the Lawrences of New York having " a proud
pedigree of more than VOO years," they have no pedigree beyond the
first settler here. No one has yet given any authentic pedigree of the
Lawrences of Ashton Hall. Henry Lawrence, President of Cromwell's
Coiincil, may have been related to that family, but there is no proof of
it on record. Lastly, no one knows the name of the father of "John,
William, and Thomas Lawrence who came to New York in 1635."
How, then, can the author of the article referred to say that they were
cousins of Henry Lawrence ?

I desire to call attention to the fact that all the statements about
the ancestry of the Lawrences are unsupported by a single fact, so far
as I can learn from all the printed accounts. Not a citation is made
from a parish record, will, or herald's visitation. If the family have
any proofs, they should now be produced. It is assumed that "John,
William, and Thomas Lawrence, who came to New York in 1635, were
cousins of Henry Lawrence," the President of Cromwell's Council.
Leaving for the jjresent the question of Henry Lawrence's pedigree,
let us see if there be any proof that John, William, and Thomas were
at all related to him. We know from Drake's Fovnders of New Eng-
land, that, in 1035, there embarked in the " Planter," for New England,
John Lawrence, aged 17; William Lawrence, aged 12; Mary Law-
rence, aged 9 ; in company with John Tuttell, a mercer, and Joan Tut-
tell and four little Tuttells. Savage, under the name Tuttle, shows
that John T. was, doubtless, step-father to these three Lawrences.
These passengers, with others, had a cei'tificate from tlie minister at
St. Alban's, Hertfordshire, and it is a fair supposition that they came
from that parish or vicinity.

The next step, in Holgate's American Genealogy, is to assume that
John and William were the patentees at Flushing, L. I., in 1645, when
one of them was aged 27 and the other 22 years.

Holgate adds that Thomas Lawrence, of Newtown, L. I., was a
brother to John and William, and that he died in 1703. From A His-
torical Genealogy of the Lawrence Family^ by Thomas Lawrence,
(New York, 1858,) p. 135,1 learn that William Lawrence was licensed,

{a) Note by the Editor. — Tins article, apparently challenging' investigation
as to the facts alleged in a paper piiblished in this magazine for July, 1871, is
inserted in the hope of eliciting a full and accurate trace of the Lawrence family
of New York. It woiild be very desirable to know more of the Henry Lawrence
Avho was at the University of Cambridge in the year 1623, who was, it is said, a
clergyman, and so persecuted in England as to be compelled to seek refuge in
Holland, where the 3d Earl of Southampton is said to have died, about 1624.

1872.] Notes on the Laiurence Pedigree. 27

March 4th, 1664, to marry Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Smith. It
farther seems clear that William died in 1680, leaving seven young
children by her, and a son William by a previous wife.

John Lav/rence, the emigrant, it .is said, had three sons, who all
died childless, and three daughters, through whom there are descend-
ants.

In the Herald and Genealogist (London, 1867), vol. 4, p. 465, is a
tabular pedigree of the Philadelphia family of Lawrences, said to
spring from a Thomas Lawrence, born at Great St. Alban's in 1666,
emigrated to New England, died in 1739. It is a very strange pedi-
gree, and, apparently, needs much correction. Lawrence Lawrence,
son of Thomas, was born in 1700, and his daughter's will was proved
in 1831 ; his granddaughter was born in 1776, and died in 1857.

In the Heraldic Journal (Boston, 1868), vol. 4, pp. 35-38, will be
found some notes about the English familes of the name. There were
numerous unconnected families, and the genealogy of the name has
been marked by more than the usual number of mistakes.

The main questions which concern your ISTew York Lawrences are
these thi*ee: —

1. Were John, William, and Thomas relatives ?

2. Were they born at St. Alban's ?

3. Who were their ancestors ?

Until these questions are answered by proofs, such as parish-rec-
ords and wills, all repetitions of the well-known history of Henry
Lawrence and the Lawrences of Ashton Hall are useless and ridicu-
lous. After considerable search in the numerous publications about
this family, I must confess that I have found not the slightest ^jtoo/
that William Lawrence was born at St. Alban's, or of his father's name.
The pedigree stops with the emigrant.

Having cited the curious Lawrence genealogy of 1858, I may be al-
lowed to point out some of its errors. The author seems (see pp. 120,
124) to be one of those deluded men who spend time and money in pur-
suit of that Will-o'-the-wisp— an English fortune rightfully belonging to
American heirs. The projjerty is called the Towneley estate ; and the
story of this claim is so based on errors, and so absurd in every feature,
as to move the genealogist to pity or disgust. The claim (see p. 194)
is, 1st, that Sir William Towneley married Cecilia Standish, grand-
daughter of Henry, sixth Duke of Norfolk. 2d, that Joseph Lawrence,
son of William, the emigrant, married Mary, daughter of Sir Richard
Towneley (p. 30), and she inherited the property.

Now, any peerage will show, that —

1st. Cecilia Standish, who did marry William Towneley, was not the
sole heiress, though she was one of the grandchildren of the Duke of
Norfolk.

2. That she has many descendants now living, and they, of course,
inherit any property she may have had. Their names are recorded in
Burke's " Landed Gentry."

But worse remains ; there is no proof whatever that Joseph Law-
rence had any wife Mary Towneley. The family historian says (p. 3p)
that she was the daughter of Sir Richard Towneley, and that her sis-
ter married Francis, first Earl of Effingham. Also, that Joseph
Lawrence was intimate with his brother-in-law, who commanded a

28 Notes on the Lawrence Pedigree. [January,

frigate stationed here, and that his grandson, Effingham Lawrence, was
named in honor of this Lord, But the Peerages say that Francis,
first Earl of Effingham, was a distinguished militanj officer and had
two waives, Diana O'Farrel and Anne Bristow.

It is also confessed that tradition is the only authority for this
marriage, and the name and parentage of Joseph's wife. The solution
seems easy. William Lawrence, the emigrant, as we have seen, left
a widow, who married first Sir Philip Carteret, and next Colonel Rich-
ard Towneley of New Jersey. Liti^ell {Passaic Genealogies, p. 438)
says that this Colonel Towneley had sons, Charles and Effingham T.
It is not unlikely that he may have had a daughter Mary who married
her stej^-brother, Joseph Lawrence. At all events, this known mar-
riage of William's widow will account for the name of Effingham in
the Lawrence family. This desire to expand the cross raguly, and to
wiggle the fish-tail crest, is not confined to New York. In 1809 the
third or fourth genealogy appeared of the Lawrences of New England,
descended from John L., of Watertown and Groton. The emigrant
was traced to Thomas Lawrence, of Rumburgh, in Suffolk, who died in
1471, who was to be affiliated to the famous family at Ashton, in Lan-
cashire. Here, however, critics say there is a fatal flaw in the pedi-
gree, and as none of John's known ancestry used a coat of arms, he
and his numerous descendants have no right to any.

I must add that the position of the Long Island families was such
that it ought to be possible to trace their English ancestry. Did any
of these use a seal of arms ? (a) A small part of the money which has
been spent in printing these fictitious pedigrees might suffice to estab-
lish a true one.

It would be, perhaps, unfair to confine this article to contradictions
solely; and, as so much has been written about the Lawrences in Eng-
land lately, I will try to give your readers some idea of what is known.
I refer in these notes chiefly to the Visitations printed in Dr. Howard's
Miscellanea Genealogica el HerakUca, and the Herald and Genealogist,
both magazines published in London.

1. It is clear that the name of Lawrence, being simply a Christian
name, is one borne by many families in no way related.

2. It is certain that there was a Sir Oliver Lawrence who married
Ann, sister of William Wriothesley, Lord Chancellor and Earl of
Southampton. This Sir Oliver died New-year's-day, 1559. For his
descendants, see 3Iis. Gen. et Her., pp. 201, 203.

3. There was a family at Withington and Sherdington, county
Gloucester, traced to William Lawrence, who died in 1558. This is
recorded in the Visitations {3Iisc. G. et If., pp. 205, 6, 7, 233-7).

4. A family at St. Ive's, county Huntington, beginning with John
Lawrence, buried at Ramsey, 1537, nephew of the last Abbot of Ram-
sey. An account of this family is given in the Gentlemaii's Magazine
for 1815. To this family belonged Henry Lawrence, President of
Cromwell's Council ; a junior branch was of Enmith, county Norfolk.

5. A family at Hertingfordbury, county Herts (see 3fis. H. et G.,
p. 212 ; Herald and Genealogist, iv., 533), from 1500-1650, about.

6. Sir John Lawrence, oilver, county Bucks, baronet, d. 1632, grand-
son of Thomas Lawrence, of Chelmarsh, Shropshire.

(a) Holgate says so, but where are the papers he mentions ?

1872.] Notes on the Lawrence Pedigree. 29

7. The family at Rumburgh and Wisset, county Suftblk, traced by
Mr." Somerby from Thomas Lawrence (avIH dated 147]) to John Law-
rence who came to New England about 1635. This pedigree is printed
inBow^' ^Watertoion, p. 1080-1, and elsewhere. There are numerous
other pedigrees to be found, but these seem the principal ones.

Now, it will be noticed that none of these pedigrees extend very far
back. Yet it seems to be certain that there was a Sir Robert Law-
rence, of Ashton, county Lancashire, whose grandson, Sir James Law-
rence, married Eleanor, daughter of Lionel, Lord Welles. Her brother
married Cecilia, daughter of King Edward IV., so that this family of
Lawrence may fairly be ranked among the higher gentry. But this
Sir James had an only son (or grandson) John, killed at Flodden,
A. D. 151.3, and the representation of the family passed to Lancelot
Lawrence of Yeland Hall. (See Her. and Gen., iv., 531-2.) The
writer of the article in IT. and G., here quoted, does not pretend to
trace the Yeland Hall branch, and a Visitation of Lancashire, 1567
{Mis. Gen. et Her., p. 199), differs somewhat in regard to the junior
branches. It may be assumed, however, that Lancelot Lawrence was
the heir male. It is likewise thought that our Nos. 2 and 5 were
connected ; that is, that Sir Oliver was a brother of Richard of Hert-
ingfordbury. The Visitations of Dorset, 1565, 1623, say that Sir Oliver
was a seventh son, his next oldest brother being Henry J^., ancestor of
the Lawrences of Tisbury, county Wilts. Here we get on doubtful
ground, for the same Visitation says that Sir Oliver's father was Nicho-
las, brother of Sir James, which affiliation must be wrong.

Stopping here for a moment, observing only that there is a break
between the Ashton Hall stock and any others of the name, we will
look at another attempt to connect a family with the main stem. This
was the work of Isaac Lawrence, of London, great-grandson of Wil-
liam Lawrence, of Withington (our No. 3, ante). He was born in 1615,
and was living in 1682. His wife was Grisel, daughter of Sir John
Lawrence, bart. , of Iver. A competent critic (quoted in H. and G. ,
iv., 530-5) says this Isaac composed a pedigree which Avas afterwards
printed in Faulkner's History of Chelsea. One form of it is in the
official Visitation of Gloucester, 1682 {Mis, Gen. et Her., p. 206), where
William (of Withington) is called son of John, the latter being
nephew of Sir John, of Ashton. It may well be concluded that thia
was all a fabrication, and that the known pedigree must stop with
William, Avhodied in 1559, and whose overseer was Richard Lawrence,
of Foxcote, a gentleman whose son got a grant of arms in 1570=

But it seems Isaac Lawrence, in inventing his own pedigree, made
other errors. He states that Sir James Lawrence, of Ashton, not only
had a brother Robert, who left issue, but another brother. Sir Nicho-
las Lawrence of Agercroft, who married an heiress of Moore, and

had seven sons, the youngest being our friend Sir Oliver Lawrence.

Leave out the names Agercroft and Moore, and this agrees with the
Herald's Visitation of Somerset in 1623, viz., in stating that Sir James
had brothers Robert and Nicholas, the difference being that Isaac
traced to Robert, and Sir Oliver's descendants to Nicholas.

We may well believe these two affiliations to be the work of the
heralds, and conclude that the Lawrences must for the present be con-
sidered distinct families, and none of them representing the old and
noted Lancashire family.

30 The Bartow Pedigree. [January,

THE BARTOW PEDIGREE.

By E. P. B., of New York City.

By tradition the Bartows came original!)' from France, and descend
from General Bertaut, of Bretagne, who removed from France and
settled in England, where the name became anglicized, and was spelled
Bartow. The family have supposed that the Rev. John Bartow, who
came to America in 1702, was the son of General Bertaut, of Bretagne.
On the matriculation book of Christ College, however, in his own
handwriting, Rev. John Bartow says of himself that he was born at
Crediton in 1673, and was the son of Thomas Bartow, of that place.
Thomas may possibly be the General from France, but more probably
he was a son or grandson of General Bertaut, the latter having come
into England after the massacre of St. Bartholomew, 1572.

The Bertautes, of Bretagne, were related to the families of du Iler-
tray and du Harael, and fought in the Holy Wars. Of this family
was Francis Bertaut, of Donnaij whose sons were John Bertaut, Bishop
of Seez, in 1606, and Francis^, '^gentleman of the king's bedchambei*,
father of Frances, the well-known Lad}^ Motteville, who died in 1689.
John Bertaut, Seigneur de Freauville and Courcelles, and Counselor
of the Parliament of Paris, married Mary de la Garde, and had Anne,
born 1630, and FJaricis Bertaut, Ecuyer.

1. Doctor Thomas Bartow, a physician, living at Crediton, Devon-
shire, in 1672 ; his wife, Grace, was buried in the churchyard of the
Holy Cross, Crediton, Jan. 25, 1676. Gldldren: —

2. i. Anthony, baptized Marcli 11, 1673, in the Church of the Holy Cross,

Crediton, and there buried. May 20, 1G75.

3. ii. John, b. at Crediton, 1673.

4. iii. Mary, baptized Dec. 8. 1675, in the Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton ;

married Doctor Haskins, of England.

5. iv. Thomas, baptized April 24, 1676, in the Church of the Holy Cross, Cred-

iton, and tliere buried, Nov. 12, 1678.

2. Rev. John Bartow, A. M., was graduated at Christ College,
Cambridge, in 1692, and became Curate of Pampisford, in Cambridge-
shire, to which Church he was inducted Vicar May , 1698. In 1702
he was sent over by the Propagation Society, and became first Rector
of St. Peter's Church, Westchester, N. Y. Will dated Jan. 24, 1724.
He was buried under the altar of old St, Peter's Church. For a
sketch of his life see Bolton's History of the Church in Westchester
County. In 1705 he married Helena, daughter of Hon. John Reid,
of Middrew Castle, Kirkliston, Scotland, one of the early settlers of
Freehold, N. J., Surveyor-General of New Jersey, and several times
member of Assembly, by Margaret, daughter of Henry Miller, of
Kirkintillock, Scotland. Rev. John Bartow, besides George, who died
young, and three others who died young, had six children, as follows :

6. i. Thomas, born at Westchester, Oct. 22, 1709, settled in Amboy, N. J.,

where he practiced law ; was clerk of the Supreme and Chancery
Courts, clerk of Assembly, and Surveyor General of East New Jer-
sey. He died at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3, 1782. Will dated
May 12, 1779. Thomas, his only "child, was born 1786, m. Helen,

1872.] The Bartow Pedigree. 31

daughter of Anthony Benezet, of St. Quentin, Picardv. and lived in
Philadelphia, "in a "very large three-story Ijrick mansion, which he
built " ; died in 1793, leaving no male issue.

7. ii. Theophilus, b. at \Ve.<?tchester about 1710.

8. iii. Theodosius, born Feb., 1713, settled in Shrewsbury, N. J., where he

practiced law ; died Oct. o, 1746. A tablet is erected to him in Christ
Church, of which parish he had been an active member. He m. Ann
Stillwell, who, after his death, m. Pierre de Vismes. He left one
only child, a posthumous dau.ijhter, Theodosia, who m. Col. Frederick
Prevost, uncle of Sir George "Prevost, Bart., and, after his death, Col.
Aaron Burr.

9. iv. John, born Dec. 24, 1715, was the seventh son, three before him having

died infants. He practiced law at Westchester, and was Surrogate
of the coimty ; died unmarried in 1802, " beloved and respected by
all"; interred in the family ground at Westchester. Will proved
March 8, 1802.
10 V. Anthony, born at Westchester 1716, lived on the farm afterward known
as the " Givans estate," of 200 acres. Will dated Feb. 25, 1789 : died
Dec, 1790, and interred in the family ground. He m. Charity, dau. of
William Stevens(m, of Phil., by Anne, dau. of Thomas Hicks. Char-
ity was born 1732, and m. 1746. Children : Hannah, b. 1747, m.
Thomas Tucker ; Thomas, b. 1749, m. Mary Vardill, and only one son
has issue male living; Helena, b. 1751, m. Thomas Haviland ; Mary,
b. 1753, m. John Reid ; William, b. 1755, m. Anne Willett, and had
only two who left male issue ; Susannah, b. 1757, m. John Gillespie ;
Phoebe, b. 1759, m. Doctor John G. Wright, U. S. A. ; Anthony, b.
1761, m. Maria Badan, and had an only son, Henry Badan ; Clarina,
b. 1763, m. Augustus Bartow ; Charity, 'b. 1765, m. Dr. J. G. Wright ;
and Robert Stevenson, b. 1767, m. Susan Duncan, and has no issue
male living.

11. vi. Basil, appointed schoolmaster of the Parish of Westchester by the

Propagation Society. Will dated Dec. 16, 1780 ; m. Clarina, dau. Ptev
Ebenezer Punderson, Nov. 4, 1764. Only one son, Basil John, of
Westchester, has issue male living.

7. THEOPHiLirs Bartow (son of Rev. John) lived in Westchester,
on the estate since of John J. Pahner, of 250 acres. He took an active
part in Church affairs, and was one of the vestry of St. Peter's Cluirch.
He was interred in the old family ground at Westchester. He m,
Bathsheba Pell, dau. of Thomas, Lord of tlie Manor of Pelham, son
of Sir John Pell, of London, by whom he had ten children.

12. i. John, born at Westchester, 1740.

13. ii. EuPHEMiA, m. Daniel White, M. D.

14. iii. Margaket, m. Thomas Pell, of Pelham Manor.

15. iv. Helena, m. Hon. Ebenezer White, M. D.

16. v. Theodosius, b. 1748.

17. vi. Theophilus, served in the Revolution ; died unmarried.

18. vii. Anne, m. Anthony Abramse.

19. viii. Salome, died unm.

20. ix. Baknabas, died young.

21. s. Katharine, died young.

12. JoH^r Baktow, (eldest son of Theophilus) lived at Pelham, in
the old Manor House of liis grandfather. Lord Pell. He was wealthy,
and a great friend to St. Peter's Church, of which he was vestryman.
Died in 1816, and interred in the family cemetery. He ra. first, Mary-
Ryder, of Jamaica, by whom he had two sons and one daughter ; and,
secondly, Ann, dau. of Joseph Pell, of Pelham Manor, by wliom he
had three sons and four daughters ; but tliere is no male issue living
by his second wife.

27.

iii.

28.

IV.

29.

V.

32 The Bartoio Pedigree. [Janiiary-y

Children of John Bartow, and Mary (Ryder), his wife : —

22. i. AtJGtrsTus, born at Westchester, 1762, removed to Fisbkill, Dutchess Co.,

N. Y., in 1806, where he died, Jan. 18, 1810, and was buried in the
church-yard of Trinity Church, Fishkill village. He married Clarina
Bartow, his second cousin, by whom he had nine children, Stephen,
Jane, Robert, William Augustus, Juliana, George Anthony, Susan-
nah Clarina, Mary Ann, and Edgar John (a).

23. ii. Stephen, born at Westchester, m. Mary Thompson, of Catskill, and had

Sarah, m. John Spencer; Edwin, d. s. p. ; Alfred, d. s. p.; Fanny,
Harriet, and Maria, m. Thomas Cole, of Catskill.

24. iii. Mary, m. Punderson, son of Basil Bart w , had only son, Basil, who

died s. p.

Ifi. Rev. TiiEODOSius Bartow (son of Theoj^hilus) was Rector of
Trinity Church, New Rochelle, 29 years, and died in 1819. He m. in
1772 Jemima Abramse, and had 8 sons and 3 daughters.

25. i. Andrew Abramse. of Bartow Hill, Herkimer Co., N. Y., m. Mary-

Hunt, of Hunt's Point. Only one sou, Charles, left issue.

26. ii. Theodosius (M. D.), of Savannah, m. Frances Davis ; had t^o sons,

both of whom died without issue, Doctor John and General I rank.
Theopiiilus, m. Elizabeth Abramse ; issue extinct.
Anthony Abramse, of Savannah ; issue extinct.
Jacob, of New Rochelle, m. Eliza Blackwell. of Blackwell's Island, and

has Rev. Theodore B., Chaplain U. S. A. : no sons ; Alfred F. ; Rev.

Henry B., no sons ; Charles, Leonard, Samuel, Jacob F., and five

daughters.

30. vi. (Rev.) John Vanderbilt, grad. at Columbia College 1808, Rector of

Trinity Church, Baltimore ; m. Matilda Stewart, and had Theodo-
sius, N. Y. ; John A., Astoria; Leonard, d. y. ; and four daughters.

31. vii. Leonard, no male issue.

32. viii. Barnabas, died young.

On Long Island, out West, and elsewhere, are many families who
spell the name Barto, and some Bartow. They descend from two
brothers who came from France. The one, John, born 1709, settled
in Vermont ; the otlier, Francis, born 1711, settled at Hempstead, L. I.
It does not appear that they are of the same family with the Bartows
of Westchester, N. Y.

^

EXTRACTS FROM THE LANDON MANUSCRIPT.

[See p. 186, Vol. 11. of Record.]

1782. Sept. 25. Issued letters of adm. to Christina Livingst07i, late

of the City of New York, but now of the County of Albany,
Widow of Philip Livingston., Esq., deceased, upon the Estate
of Abraham Livingston, of Charleston, in South Carolina,
Merchant.

1783. Oct. 11. Issued letters of adm. to Penjamin Young Prime,

formerly of Huntington, in the County of Suffolk, physician,
but at present residing in Connecticut, upon the Estate of
Mhenezer Prime, of Huntington, aforesaid, clerk — at Rumbout.

1784. Jan. 9. Issued letters of admin, to Cornelins J. Bogert, of

the City of New York, attorney at law, upon the Estate of
Nicholas Bogert, formerly of the same place, but late of
Horse Neck, in Connecticut, Gentleman.

(a) For Biography and portrait of Edgar John Bartow, see Stiles' Hist. Brooklyn,
2f. r., iii., 672.

1872.] The Humphreys Family. 33

THE HUMPHREYS FAMILY.

A Model Chukch Letter ; and, Who Designed the Old American Navy .
Contributed by Fred. Humplireys, M. D., of New York City.

The Humphreys family are very ancient. They trace their name, line-
age and arms to the days of William the Conqueror. In so old an
English family it is not surprising to find several different progenitors
of American families of this name. The most noted of these, in the
order of their immigration, are: Jonas, who came to Dorchester in
1630, who was a Puritan, and whose descendants are chiefiy in Boston,
Weymouth and vicinity ; Mickael, who was at Ancient Windsor in
1643, and who was a Cliurchman, and whose numerous descendants
have largely emigrated from Connecticut to the middle and western
States ; and Daniel, who came to Pennsylvania in 1682. He and his
descendants are Friends, and still reside in Pennsylvania and that
region. From this Daniel, who with mother and sisters are the subject
of the first letter, was descended his son Charles, who was a member
of the first Continental Congress from 1774 to '76 ; and his grandson
Joshua, the subject of the second letter, and the designer and builder
of the old American navy ; his great-grandson Samuel was well known
as the chief constructor of the American navy from 1815 to 1846; and
the son of this last mentioned is at present Chief of Engineers of the
U. S. A., Maj.-Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys.

It seems necessary to premise this much to show that the family
blood has not deteriorated in this line during the last two centuries.

The quaint simplicity and flavor of sanctity in the first letter, and
the unassuming modesty of the second, are worthy of note :

1683, tlie 27tli of Fifth Month.
To all or any wliom it may concern. Whereas, Elizabeth Humi)hreys, of Sham-
gain, in the county of Merioneth, with together all her children, viz : Benjamin
Humphreys, Lydia Humphreys, Amy Humphreys and Gobetha Humphreys, have
declared before us their intention in order to their removal to Pennsylvania, in
America. We thought it convenient to certify in their behalf as followeth, viz : As
to herself, the said Elizabeth is a woman worthy of recommendation for an honest,
faithful woman that hath been serviceable in her place and praiseworthy in her
conversation amongst us ; her children also, educated as children of honest pa-
rents, of and concerning whom we have known that they are as tender plants grow-
ing in that work the the truth and grace of God. She has her eldest
son, Daniel Humphreys, already gone into Pennsylvania about twelve months
since. Our testimony concerning him is, also, that he hath walked orderly
amongst us, and parted with vxs in much love, mutually, with consent of mother
and relations, and left such a testimony behind him that was and is of good savor.
From the quarterly meeting of Merionethshire.

Signed: Robert Owen,

Owen Humphreys, Owen Lewis,

HuGU Rees, Rowland Owen,

Humphrey Owen, John Evans,

Griffith Lewis, Daniel Evans,

Ellis Morris, . Thomas Davis,

Rowland Ellis, • Robert Owen.

A true copy, March 16, 1822. CHARLES HUMPHREYS.

Joshua Humphreys was a distinguished ship-builder of Philadelphia
when the fleet of six frigates was ordered by Congress to be built in
1794, and the models for their construction which were furnished by
3

34 The Hum'phreys Family. [January,

him were finally adopted. On the 28th of June, 1794, he was appomted
the constructor and master-builder of the forty-four-gun ship to be
built in Philadelphia (the United States), with a salary of $2,000 per
annum, commencing May 1st, 1794, "in consideration of his incessant
application to the public interests, in adjusting the principles of the
ships, drawing drafts, and making models, etc." He continued in
office as naval constructor until Oct. 26, 1801. Samuel Humphreys,
his son, was also naval constructor, receiving his appointment April 17,
1813, and that of chief naval constructor, Kov. 25, 1820. Redesigned
several of the finest ships of war in the old sailing navy, and died in
service August 16, 1846.

Joshua Humphreys, the grandson of Joshua above, to whom the cane
mentioned in the following letter («) was to be bequeathed, entered
the navy as midsliij)man, July 1, 1828, became passed midshipman,
June 14, 1834, and lieutenant, Feb. 25, 1841. Pie remained in service
until 1847 or '48, wlien he resigned to accept the agency of the Middle-
sex Mills in Lowell, Mass.

It is a singular coincidence that, at the time the elder Joshua Hum-
phreys was writing this letter, his grandson and namesake was a passed
midshipman on board the frigate United States, then in the Mediter-
ranean, which he had constructed :

Havre Township, Delaware Coimty, Pa.

Dear Sir — On my son Samuel's return from Boston, he presented me witli a
very handsome walking Cane, made out of a part of the Frigate Constitution (Old
Ironsides), which was taken out of her while under your repairs. This Cane is of
double value to me on account of its having been taken from one of the Frigates
I constructed in the year 1794, forty-two years ago, under the administration of
the es^er memorable Washington and Gen. Knox, his then Secretary of War.
The five Frigates, the United States, the President, and Constitution, lorty-fours,
the Constellation and Congress, thirty-sixes, were all built by the drafts and
moulds sent on by me to the different Ports where they were to be built. The
moulds and drafts for the Chesapeak were also sent on by me to Mr. Pennock,
Navy Agent at Norfolk, for a 44, the same size of the large Frigates and the
keel laid. But as there was no person there who understood the drafts and
moulds, a Josiah Foxan, an Englishman, who was in the mould loft with me,
who copied some of the drafts that were sent on from here to the different build-
ers ; but, instead of conforming to the drafts and instructions from me, he cur-
tailed the dimentions of that ship from a 44 to a 3G ; but by whose authority
the alterations was made, I (was) never able to find out ; this ship always
spoke for herself as well as the others did. Old fellows like myself like to
tell what they did in their younger days, and I will say to you that I built the
first Frigate (Kandolph), and fitted out the first fleet, under Com. Hopkins,
that sailed under the U. States, in the year 1774. The great mark of attention
you have shown me in sending me so beautiful a present, has made me proud, al-
though in my 86 year of age, a time of life when I ought to be more humble.

The Cane I shall leave as a Talisman to my grandson & namesake, son of my
son Samuel, that, should he ever come into action, he will recollect the bravery
of the otficers of the Old Ironsides.

Should you ever come this way, I should be most glad to see you and spend
some time with us. 1 live in Hereford Township, Delaware County, Pa., seven
miles west of the Schuylkill Bridge.

I am, with very great respect.

Address, Yours, &c,.

Josiah Barker, JOSHUA HUMPHREYS.

Naval Constructor,

Charlstown, Mass.

(ffl) See New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg. xsiv. 304.

1872.] The Wright Family. 35

THE WRIGHT FAMILY, OF OYSTER BAY, L. I.
By John J. Lattixg, Esq. , op New York.

Read before tlie New York Genealogical and Biograpliical Society, at tlieir meet-
ing on Saturday evening, Oct. 14, 1871.

- The brothers Peter, Aisithony and Nicholas Wright emigrated
from Enghind to Massachusetts as early as 1636-7. It is believed,
although not ^^ositively proved, that they were of the very ancient fam-
ily of AVright in Norfolk, seated in that county irora time immemo-
rial, of wliich family was Thomas W^right, living in the reign of Henry
VIII., father of John Wright, who died, seized of the manors of Tin-
dalls and Rowses, in East Laxham, Norfolk, in the 32d year of the
reign of Henry VIII. He had two sons, Edmuxd, his heir, and
Nicholas. They married sisters, daughters and co-heirs of Edmund
Beaupre, of Beaupre Hall in Norfolk. From Edmund, by a second
marriage with Jane, daugliter and co-heir of Thomas Russell, brother
of John, Earl of Bedford, descended the family of Wrights, now,
or lately represented by John Wright, Esq., of Kilverstone Hall, near
Thetford, in Norfolk.

Nicholas, by his wife, Anne Beaupre, was father of five children,
from one of whom, there is reason to believe, came the immigrant
brothers above named.

They are found first residing at Lynn, then called Saugus, in Mas-
sachussetts, but shortly afterw^ards removed to Sandwich, Cape Cod,
in 'the settlement of which place they all became active leaders,
acquiring lands and holding offices there of military as well as of civic
trust. Here several of the children of Peter and Nicholas were born.
In 1653 they joined the company led by the Rev. William Leverich,
and came to Long Island, and united in the first purchase from the
Indians of the teihitory, including the site of the present village of Oys-
ter Bay. They all became large landed proprietors at tliat place, and
were men of prominence and influence in the town. Anthony appears
to have lived and died a bachelor, but both Peter and Nicholas left
large families.

They were all, at an early period, active and zealous members of the
Society of Friends. Anthony's house in the village of Oyster Bay
was for many years the place of their meetings, both for worship and
business, and he subsequently conveyed to them portions of 'his home-
stead for a burial-place and the erection of a meeting-house. The
record of this deed, though in a mutilated and imperfect state, is still
preserved in the ancient book of minutes of the Society, and is as fol-
lows :

Kuowe
Greeting Antlione Wright

Longe Island

and bequeath
six poles part of my

ing to my now dwelling house in Oyster baye for and to the use and be-

hoofe of my well Ales Crabbe, Hannah Wriglite, Samuel [Andrews],

Mary Andrews, and the rest of the people in this place called Quakers,

36 The Wright Family. [January,

for a Bur as alsoe fortie footes square of tlie south corner of iny

wliomelot, next and adjacent to the highwaye, for to builde upon itt a meeting-
house for them, and alsoe, such other hear them in the same faith and
profession of Christ Jesus, to have, hould possess perpetuallie, as
their own proper endes, use and uses as aforesaid, without
hindrance, molestation, or disturbance by through me or by my meanes
at any time whatsoever ; and this is my will and pleasure.

Witnesse my hand and scale this fifteenth the eighte moanth. Anno

one thousand six hundred seaventie-two.

ANTHONIE WRIGHT.
Acknowledged, subscribed, \
and sealed in the presence ,-
of us, )

John Tilton, Sen""
John Bowne, Sen'"
Samuel Deane.

A meeting-house was erected on this land in the following year,
under a contract made between the Society and two of their members,
Samuel Andrews and John Fealces. This contract folloAvs the deed in
the record above referred to, and is of interest as prescribing the size
and form of the building, and the number and particular location of
the windows and doors. The whole work was to cost £20, equal to
llOO present currency, and the builders Avere to be paid in wheat, " pease,
Indian-corn and porke.'' Of course, no vestige of this ancient struc-
ture now exists, it having been, at a later date, succeeded by a much
larger and ampler house.

Anthony Wright died in Oyster Bay, on the 8th of September, 1G80.
Havino- always led an unblemished life, he was beloved and respected
by all his townsmen, and his memory was long cherished among them,
and soup-ht to be perpetuated in the bestowal of his name to the brook
which flowed through the village, near his house — for many years
called Anthony'^ s Brook, the bridge over it being also known as
Anthojiy'' s Bridge ; but the name has long ago ceased to be applied
to these' localities, although the brook still flows where it did — its cool
and limpid waters gliding gently and peacefully along its pebbly bed
and under the ancient bridge, forever murmuring a not unfitting re-
quiem to the soul of its venerated namesake.

Anthony's last Avill and testament aflbrds a curious exposition of his
remembrance of, as well as his desire to be remembered by, his numer-
ous relatives. It does not inform us of the exact relationship of all
his beneficiaries. The bequests may seem trivial to us, but it should
be remembered that 2s. Q>d. in that day had a much greater value than
at this :

" I, Anthony Wright, of Oysterbaye, in the North Rydeiug upon Long Island,
" In Yorkshire, being in perfect memory, as my last Will and Testament, Doe here-
"by make my loving sister. Ales Crabbe, of the same towne as above said, my
"full and sole Executor, Giving and bequeathing unto her all my whole Estate,
" bothi of Houseing, Lauds, Goods, Catties, and Chatteles, all of which I shall be de-
" ceased of for her the said Ales, to have, hold. Possess, and Enjoy the same as her
" owne, proper or otherwise, to lett, sell, or Dispose thereof, or of any part or Parcel

thereof, as she shall seeme meate and convenient, without any molestation of

aud unto his wife, Ann Wright, I give five shillings ; and unto his son, Caleb
Wri"-ht, I give two shillings, six pence ; and to John Wright, two shillings, six

1872.] The Wright Family. 37

'■ pence ; and to Edward Wright, two shillings, six pence. To Rebecca ffrost, two
"shillings, six pence ; to Sarah Lattin, two shillings, six pence ; and to Mary Cole,
" two shillings, six pence ; and to Deborah Wright, two shillings, six pence ; and
"to Gideon Wright, two shillings, six pence ; to Elizabeth Wright, his wife, five
"shillings; to Adam Wright, two shillings, six pence; and to his wife, Mary
" Wright, five shillings. To Job Wright, two shillings, six pence. Unto Mary
" Andrews, two shillings, six pence ; to Hannah Wright, two shillings, six pence ;
"to James Towusend, five shillings; to his wife, Elizabeth Townsend, two shil-
" lings, six pence ; unto Lydia Wright, two shillings, six pence ; and unto Richard
" Crab, five shillings. Alsoe, I give unto Isaack Dotye one cow. And this is my
" Will and Pleasure so to doe, and in confirmagon hereof I have hereunto set my
"hand and seale this 20th day of the third mouth. Anno 1673.

ANTHONY WRIGHT, [seal.]
" Acknowledged signed and sealed and delivered in presence of us,
"M.VTTHE^v Pkiar, Johx Tilton, Sen'', Samuel Spicer, John Fekes.
" Was endorsed on the backside as followeth :
" Oysterbay, September 4th, 1G80.

" Then was the within meuooned will shown to us, und"" subscribed by Anthony
" Wright, and by him acknowledged to be his Will and Tesi anient, and avoyd scru-
" pie that may arise from any that may pretend to be concerned, he did declare
" to us the day above menooned, that the words under the tenth line in the will
" on the other side (" person or persons,") and the words " to bee," and the word
" * estate,' being interlined under y" eleventh line, were soe done before signeing
" and sealing of this my last Will aforesaid.

Witness our hands,

John Inians,
Humphrey Davenport.

The will was proved at a court of sessions at Jamaica, Dec. 8, 1680.
(K Y., Surrogate's office, Lib. II. of Wills, p. 202>

Peter's wife was Alice — ; she was an active, energetic and prominent
member of the little community. She survived her husband, and sub-
sequently married Richard Crab, one of the early Stamford settlers,
who came to Oyster Bay in 16G0. Peter's children were — Peter, born
at Sandwich, February 28th, 1651 ; Gideon, Job, Adam, Lydia, Mary,
Hannah and Sarah.

The three daughters — Lydia, Mary and Hannah — inherited largely
the self-reliant characteristics of their mother. They were noted for
their religious zeal and for their endurance under persecution at the
hands of the intolerant governor and magistrates of Massachusetts,
who so cruelly executed their disgraceful laws against the Quakers ;
so much the more disgraceful and inexcusable, by reason, that the very
men who fled from persecution in their native land, that they might
find a place wherein to worship God according to their conscience,
were the foremost to persecute and oppress those who happened to
dilFer with them in religious faith. TIius it has been truly and tersely
said, "Laud was justified by the men whom he had wronged."

It may be difficult for us in this later and more enlightened age to
comprehend or account for this inconsistency, but let it be some pal-
liation for the reproach to remember, that while onr ancestors fled
from the fatherland in search of religious liberty, it was for " religious
liberty in a peculiar sense that they contended, and they were severely
faithful to the cause as they understood it. The true principles of
religious liberty, in its wide and full comprehension, had never dawned
upon their minds, and were never maintained by them." [a)

(a) Upham's Hist, of Sir Henry Vane.

38 The Wright Family. [January,

Their persistent barbarity in putting Mary Dyer to death excited
the indignation of all converts to the Quaker faith, and impelled many
to flock to Boston under the firm persuasion that they were called of
God to utter their exhortations and warnings in the very ears of their
persecutors. Among those who appeared there shortly after Mary
Dyer's execution (A. D. 1660), were the sisters Mary and Hannah
Wright. They were particularly " bold in speech," publicly denounc-
ing the magistrates for their part in that affair. They were imme-
diately seized and lodged in Boston jail. Here were lying at this
time twenty-five others, some under sentence of death, some to be
whipped, others to be banished. Among them was lVe7ilocl- Christis-
so?i (or Christopherson), a fearless and outspoken champion of the inter-
dicted religion, who, having been before banished from Massachusetts,
had recently returned and been summarily condemned to deatli for
daring to confront the magistrates in open court and denounce them
for their cruel proceedings against William Leddra.

Alluding to the events of this period. Bishop, in his A''eio England
Judged, says: "Several of Salem friends ye committed, and have con-
tinued them long prisoners at Boston, as M. Trask, John Smith, Mar-
garet Smith, Edward Wharton, and others ; Robert Harper, also, of
Sandwitch, and Deborah ye committed likewise; and these were in
your j^rison the 30th of the 10th Month, 1660. Several ye banished
upon ])ain of death, as Winlock Christison, and Will. King of Salem,
and Martha Standly, a maid, belonging to England, and Mary Write
of Oyster Bay in Long Island, who gave her testimony against you
for your cruelty in putting Mary Dyer to death, whose blood ye also
thirsted after, because of it."

Fortunately for the imprisoned ones, intelligence of these persecutions
having reached England, and manifestations of disapprobation being
made by the Home Government, the Court hastened to enact what they
termed a New Law, which commences with the following merciful (!)
preamble: " This Court, being desirous to try all means vnth as much
lenity as may consist vnth our safety, to prevent the intrusions of the
Quakers, who, besides their absurd and blasphemous doctrines, do, like
rogues and vagabonds, come in upon us, and have not been restrained by
the laws already provided, have ordered," &c. ; and then proceeds to
declare that every person convicted by a magistrate of being a Quaker
sljall be " stripped naked from the middle upwards, and tyed to a cart's-
tail, and whipped through the town, and from thence immediately con-
veyed to the constable of the next town towards the border of our
jurisdiction, as the warrant shall direct, and so from constable to con-
stable, till tliey be conveyed through any the outwardest towns of our
jurisdiction."

On the 22d of May, 1661, the Court made the following order
respecting the prisoners then lying in the jail : " It is ordered that all
the Quakers now in prison be acquainted with the New Law made
against them, and forthwith released from prison, and sent from con-
stable to constable, out of this jurisdiction; and if they, or any of
them, be found after twelve hours Avithin the same, he or they shall be
proceeded with according to the law made this present Court, Peter
Pierson and Judah Brown excepted, Persons condemned to be whip'd
in the prison only with twenty stripes apiece."

]872.] The Wright Family. 39

The circumstances attending the release of the prisoners are quaintly
told by Chroniclei-s, and as the two sisters Wright were of the party,
we think the recital deserves repetition at our hands. Says Besse, in
his History of the Sufferings of the Quakers (vol. ii, p. 224) : "When
one of the marshals and a constable came to the prison, and told them
they were ordered by the Court to make them acquainted with their
New Law, Wenlock Christison said, ' What means this ? Have ye a
new law?' They answered, ' Yes.' Then, said Wenlock, 'You have
deceived most people.' ' Why ? ' said they. ' Because,' said Wenlock,
* they did think the gallows had been your last weapon. Have you got
more yet ? ' ' Yes,' said they. ' Read it,' says Wenlock ; which they
did. Then Wenlock said, ' Your magistrates said that your law was
a good and wholesome law, made for your peace and the safeguard of
your country. What ! are your hands now become weak ? The
power of God is over you all' Then the prison doors w^ere set open,
and Wenlock, with twenty-seven others turned forth, of whom Peter
Pearson and Judith Brown were whipt with twenty cruel stripes,
through the town of Boston, on their naked backs. Many of their
mouths were opened, and they published the truth among the people.
A guard armed with swords were appointed by the Court to drive
them all out of that jurisdiction, into the wilderness country, which
they performed accordingly."

Whether either of the sisters were of those "who opened their
mouths and published the truth " on this occasion is not told, nor are
the sufterings of the party while wandering in the then wilderness
country about Boston related to us. But in the following year, 1662,
Hcomah, the younger sister, then only fourteen years of age, "was
stii-red with such zeal, that, coming again from Long Island, some hun-
dreds of miles from Boston into that bloody town, she appeared in the
court there, and warned the magistrates 'to spill no more innocent
blood.' This saying so struck them at first, that they all sat silent,
till Rawson, the secretary, said 'What ! shall we be baffled by such
an one as this ! Come ! let us drink a dram ! " (a)

It is probable her youth saved her from the wrath of the astonished
Court, or, possibly, they drank so deeply as to be mollified into forget-
fulness of the bold culprit. She grew up an active member of the
Society. She never married, and continued to reside with her mother
and stepfather in Oyster Bay. Her name and the names of her sis-
ters appear frequently after this period, in the minutes of their meet-
ings at Oyster Bay, Matinecock and Flushipg, until the record of her
sudden death in Maryland, in 1675, communicated by Matthew Prior
in the following "Testimony." Unfortunately, the entry is so muti-
lated and indistinct, that the whole of it cannot be deciphered. What
can be read is as follows :

riland ye 4th of ye first month 1675 testimony

concerning our dear friend Hannah Wright .... ye body in Marilaud, she_
being there in ye service of ... . everhasting truth, upon ye fourth day of
ye month, being ye fifth day of ye week being [aboard] we past away intending
to ye westeren shore, but being prevented by ye determinate hand of ye just and
all seeing God, wee being upon ye watter, about ye 10th hour in ye night, ye
boat overset & wee were seaven persona in ye boat, three was taken away in ye

{a) Sewall's History of Quakers, p. 389.

40 The Wright Family. [January,

Judgment, but I believe in mercy to their own souls, and ye rest had their lives

just given them for which I hope will never be forgotten by

them, but I hope will dwell upon their soules for ever. And after our deep exer-
sise, when I began to consider ye loss of our deare friend, ye loss of her was to
me a double loss (which made me cry as David did for his son). She was wholly
given up for the servis of truth, and was faithful in her measure, which her heav-
enly father had committed unto her, for she was a good seavour unto all people
wherever she came. She was made willing to pass through all trialls & harde-
ships wtever for ye spreading of God's blessed truth, and for ye honour of his holy
name, & hath finished her testimony & hath laid down her head in her heavenly
father's bosom in peace & is crowned, I believe, with life and Immortalite for
ever. Matthetc Prior.

Lydia, tlie other sister, was also a conspicuous member of the Soci-
ety, and underwent sundry trials and sufferings at the hands of our
Boston '■'•friends.'''' The persecutions of former years had failed to
diminish the number of adlaerents to the " benevolent faith " whom the
laws stigmatized as heretics. Thus the lawmakers and the magistrates
continued in their blind bigotry, forgetful or regardless that the " blood
of the Martyrs is the seed of the Church ; " and so it proved. These
persecutions only served to strengthen rather than to weaken the
cause against which they were aimed.

In the summer of 1677 there came to Boston one Margaret Brewster
of Barbadoes, a distinguished Quakeress, the wife of Thomas Brew-
ster. There had lately been promulgated at Boston the law requiring
all persons coming into the country to take an oath of fidelity to the
Government, making no exception as to the Quakers who professed
conscientious scruples against taking any oath, because of the Scripture
direction, " sicear not al alV She sent the governor a protest and
warning against enforcing the law as to the Quakers. She also went
about, uttering her warnings in public. On Sunday, the 8th of July,
of that year, she marched into the South Church, at Boston, during
service, Avitli "her hair about her shoulders, ashes upon her head, her
face coloi'ed black, and sackcloth upon her upper garments." Fol-
lowing her came Lydia Wright, with Sarah Miles and Elizabeth
Bowers, jun., and John Easton, jun., who took her riding-clothes and
shoes when she went into the house. They were all immediately seized
by a constable and carried to prison, and there kept upon the follow-
ing warrant, issued early the next morning :

To the Keeper of the Prison at Boston :

Whereas, there was one man and four women, Quakeis, committed to prison
yesterday, being the Lord's-day, for making an horriljle disturbance and affright-
ing the people in the South Church in Boston, in the time of the publick dispens-
ing of the Word, whereby several women, as I am informed, are in great danger of
miscarrying. These are, therefore, in his Majesty's name, to will and require you
to keep the said Quakers carefully till they be thence discharged by order of law.
And for the other Quakers taken at that meeting, and committed to prison by the
constable, the law of the 3rd of Nov., 1675, directs you what to do : which you are
to observe at your jieril.

(Signed) SIMON BROADSTREET.

Dated the 9th of July, 1677.

On the 4th of August following they were brought into court, at
Boston, before the governor {a) and magistrates and tried. The exam-
inations of the parties accused are given by the faithful historian in true

(a) John Leverett.

1872.] The Wright Family. 41

dramatic style. They are too long for insertion here. What relates
to Lydia Wright is detailed as follows :

Governor. — Call Lydia Wright.

Clerk. — Lydia Wright, of Long Island.

L. Wright.— Here.

Governor. — Are you one of the women that came in with this woman into Mr.
Thatcher's meeting-house to disturb him at his worship '?

L. Wright.— I was, but I disturbed none ; for I came in peaceably, and I spake
not a word to man, woman, or child.

Governor. — What came you for then?

L. Wright.— B.&\e you not made a law that we should come to your meeting?
For we were peaceably met together at our own meeting-house, and some pf your
constables came in, and haled some of our friends out and said, " This is not a
place for you to worship God in." Then we asked him, " Where we phould
worship God ? " Then they said, " We must come to your public worship." And
upon the first day following, I had something upon my heart to come to your pub-
lic worship, when we came in peaceably, and spake not a word ; yet we were haled
to prison, and there have been kept near a month.

8. Broadstreet. — Did you come there to hear the Word ?

L. Wright.— li the word of God was there, I was ready to hear it.

Governor. — Did your parents give consent you should come thither ?

L. Wright. — Yes ! my mother did.

Governor. — Shew it.

L. Wright.— Uyoxx will stay till I can send home, I will engage to get from un-
der my mother's hand that she gave her consent.

Juggins, a magistrate, said— You are led, by the spirit of the devil, to ramble
up and down the country, like whores and rogues a-cater-wawling.

L. Tl7%/«i.— Such words do not become those who call themselves Christians;
for they that sit to judge for God in matters of conscience ought to be sober and
serious ; for sobriety becomes the people of God ; for these are a weighty and pon-
derous people.

Governor. — Did you own this woman ?

L. Wright. — I own her, and have unity with her, and I do believe so have all
the faithful servants of the Lord, for I know the power and presence of the Lord
was with us.

Juggins. — You are mistaken. You do not know the power of God. You are
led by the spirit and light within you, which is of the devil : there is but one God,
and you do not worship that God which we worship.

L. Wright.— I believe thou speakest truth; for if you worshipped that God
which we worship, you would not persecute his people ; for we worship the God
of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the same God that Daniel worshipped.

So they cried, " Take her away."

Then followed the examinations of the other two girls ; and they were all car-
ried back to prison, and about an hour afterward brought again into the court,
when, the governor being present, the clerk read their sentence _ as follows:
" Margaret i5rewster, you are to have your clothes stript oft' to the middle, and to
be tied to a carfs-tail at the South meeting-house, and to be drawn through the
town, and to receive twenty stripes upon your naked bod v."

* * * * * *

" Lydia Wright and Mary Miles, you are to be tied to the cart's-tail also. Bar-
bara Bowers you are to be tied also."

" So they were carried to prison again, this being the Yth day of the
week, and on the 5th day following the sentence was executed. " The
historian adds, " During the examination of these women they appeared
altogether unconcerned as to themselves, being fully resigned to what-
soever suiierings might be their portion; steadfastly maintaining their
full assurance of a divine call to the service they went upon, and a per-
fect peace and serenity of mind in yielding obedience thereunto. In
all which they seem to have really exercised the faith and patience of
the saints and people of God."

42 The Wright Family. [January,

Immediately after tliis disgraceful scene, the two martyr-friends,
3Iargaret and Lydla, shook tlie dust of Boston streets from their feet,
and travelled back to Sandwich. They went thence to Rhode Island,
"* that little State in the " corner " of New-England, where the Quaker
was looked upon with more toleration, where there was no persecu-
tion for conscience' sake, and where Religious Freedom found a safe
retreat.

Here lived at this time William Coddington. In former years he
had been a magistrate in Boston, and was Treasurer of the Colony.
He was subsequently, for several successive years. Governor of Rhode
Island. He was now an old man, seventy-five years of age. In a
letter written by him at this time, to his friend Judge Fretwell, in
Barbadoes, he briefly relates the particulars of the arrest and trial of
these i)arties, and of the execution of the sentence against them;
uttering his denunciations of these persecutions, declaring in his homely
but forcible phrase, that the magistrates of Boston " stink of the
Blood of the Innocent !"

It may not be thought out of place to cite here his enlightened
opinion of these horrid practices of his Massachusetts neighbors, con-
tained in a letter written by him two years before, while he was
Governor of Rhode Island, to John Leverett, then Governor of Massa-
chusetts. " It is the shame " (writes he) " and reproach of New Eng-
land, that those that were persecuted in England, and bore their
testimony there against bishops and ceremonies, sliould in New Eng-
land put to death four of the servants of the ever-living God,(«) banish
upon pain of death, cut oft' ears, fine, whip, and imprison for keeping
their conscience pure to God."

The Governor of Massachusetts had charged him wnth having
" declined from his former profession and practices," but the good old
Governor sets himself right b}^ declaring : " Our profession in Eng-
land which thou mentionest, about fifty years ago, was far before
yours in the Massachusetts. We persecuted not, but stood together
for the public good. I was one of those many Ijincolnshire gentle-
men, so called, that denied the Royal Loan and suftered for it in King
Charles the Ist's days, and bishops and ceremonies were denied by us,
and all evils. . . . Assure thyself I am supported by that Power,
that I shall never dishonor my grey head to come to you, for I am the
servant of the Lord, that worship him in spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus,
and have no confidence in your fleslily worship. ... I am old,
in the 72d year, and thou not young, I suppose, near 60. I liave
known thee from thy childhood, and thou me, many years. I do de-
sire that tliou and all that ever knew me, were as I am. Thou might-
est lose by it in some respects, but thy gain in the enjoyment of the
power and presence of the Lord would be one hundred fold in this
life, and in the Avorld to come, eternal glory."

Such was the liberal and lai'ge-hearted spirit of the brave old Gov-
ernor, who, in these perilous times, dared to offer shelter to our suffer-
ing friends.

Lydia Wright soon returned to her island home, and continued a
faithful preacher and teacher among the people ; but her heart seems

(a William Kobiiison, Marmaduke Stevenson, Mary Dyer, and William Leddra,

1872.] The Wright Family. 43

to have yearned after her friends in Barbadoes, who were there still
suffering from the intolerance of their English rulers. From the follow-
ing certificate, given her by the Quarterly Meeting held at Flushing,
in November, 1682, it is inferred she passed the winter of that year in
the West Indies.

Friends at Barbadoes, Antigoe, Nevis, Jamaica . .
, where this may come greeting, whereas, the bearer
hereof, our deare friend, Lydia Wright, liath . . . time

had drawings and moveings on her heart and minde in y* love of God
to visit the seed of God in those parts, and now finding freedom in
his love, hath signified y" same unto consideration of this our men and
women's Quarterly meetin;?, we, after a weighty consideration and ex-
amination of matters, in God's feare, for y^ preservation and exalta-
tion of God's truth, both in particular and in general!, Ave, with unani-
mous consent, did and doe aquiess with y'' motion of her going to visit
friends in your parts, as having good unity therein and therewith ;
moreover, y* she is one y' hath walked as becometh truth ever since
her convincement, according to our knowledge — have not heard to y"
contrary — but has lived in unity with us, and we with her in y*' truth.
In which truth, that never changeth, we recommend this our deare
friend and sister unto you, hoping and desiring your godly care over
her, who are your brethren and sisters in y^ same trutli.

At our Quarterly men and women's meeting at Flushing, on Lo.
Island, this 30th of y^ 10th mo., 1682.

Isaac Hornee, Mart Andrews,

Willi a:m Richardsox, Elizabeth Dickinson,

Henry Willis, Elizabeth Deane,

John Bown, Ann Noble, -

James Way, Hannah Bowne,

John Ffeake, Amy Richardson,

Sam. Spicer, Sarah Deane,

Edmond Titus, Eliz. Coperwhait,

Sam. Andrews, Mary Wilits.
Daniel Kirkpatrick,
John Adams,
John Wat,

If she made this intended visit, she must have returned early in the
following spring, for, on the 17th day of the 1st month (March), 1683-4,
she was "married in the meeting-house at Oyster Bay to Isaac Horner,
whose name, it will be seen, heads the list of signers of the above
cert^cate. Her sister Mary was already married to Samuel Andrews,
one of the architects of the meeting-house.

On the 20th of March, 1685, there was born to Lydia and her hus-
band, at Oyster Bay, a daughter, whom they named "Deliverance,"
and in the month of October following the two sisters and their hus-
bands sold out their possessions in Oyster Bay and migrated to New-

Tpvgpxr

Of Nicholas, the other brother, the town records contain abundant
entries, showing him to have been a man of large estate, for those
days, and occupying sundry public offices at various dates. He died
in Oyster Bay, in the year 1682, and left the following will :

44 The Wright Family. [January,

Oysterbay, the lOth of April, 1674.

I, Nicholas Wright, aged sixty-five years or thereabouts. Being sick and weake,
yett in perfect memory, Doe beqiieave my Soule to the Almighty God that gave it
me, and my Body to the Yearth from whome it came.

Imprimis, I make my Loving wife, Ann Wright, sole Executor of my movables,
both within my house and without, both of kine, horse-flesh, and swine, together
with my house and Lands which I now Possess, During her life, and to have the
full Disposing of any Part or Parcell of it as she shall see cause for her use and re-
liefe whilst she doth live, only a Parte of my house Ijott, from the North side of my
Orchard to the highway next to my Sister Crab's, I have given to my sonne Caleb
for his pr'ent use, it being the same Breadth to the reere of my lott ; and after my
decease and my wife's Decease, all the home Lott and orchard is to be my son
Caleb's, with a right of Commons to itt ; and my lands upon hog-Island to be
equally divided between my three sonns, Caleb, John, and Edmund, and alsoe, my
right of meadow at the south is to be equally divided between my before-men-
tioned sonns ; and alsoe, my meadows lying on the East side the Beaver-swamp
Creek, with my share of meadow in the home meadow, is to be ecjually divided
between my sons Caleb and Edmund, and the share of meadow on the west side
of the Beaver-swamp River I give unto my son John, and further, that lott lying
by Joseph Weeke's home Lott is to be Equally divided between my sonns John and
Edmund.

And further, my lands by the way that Goes to Rob' Williams' plantation, with
common Privileges, is to be equally Divided amongst my three sonns before named ;
and the peece of Land Lyeing before my home Lott that was given to my sonne
John by the towne, is to be my sonne Edmund's ; in Lieu of this peece of Land I
give my sonne John that peece of Land whereon he now lives, and my peece of
swamp in the mill-River Swamp is to be equally Divided Between Caleb and Ed-
mund. All these Lands and meadows here mentioned. Excepting that parte to
Caleb that is given to him,pr'ent, as to be all att my wife's Disposing During her
Life, and this is my Last Will Testam*. Itt is to be iinderstood, that peece of Land
which is mengoned on the other side, that I give to my sonne Joiin in lieu of that
peece I had of liini, Before my home Lott, that was given him by the towne ; he is
to have all that Lott whoreon he now lives to him & his heirs for Ever, provided
he pays five pounds att slatter-time [slaughter-time] next ensuing, in Peese or
Pork, att merchants' Price, and to this I subscribe my hand.

NICHO: WRIGHT.

Witnesse,

TlIO. TOWNSEND,

Gideon Wright.

Proved at a court of sessions held at Jamaica for the north riding of Yorke-
shire, on Long Island, the 13th, 14th, & loth days of December, 1G83.

Letters granted to Ann Wright, the widow, Jany. 15, 1G82. [Lib. 2 of Wills
(N. Y.), pp. 133, 134, 135.]

The children of Nicholas were Caleb, some of whose desceiiciants
still own and occupy his old homestead in Oyster Bay ; John, who
married Mary, daughter of the 1st Henry Townsend; Sarah, who mar-
ried Josias Latting ; Edmund, who married his own cousin Sarah, the
daughter of Peter; Martha, who married Nathaniel Coles; Mercy,
who married Robert Coles ; and Rebecca, who married Eleazer Lev-
erich, son of the Rev. William Leverich, from whom, howevei', the
Court of Assize, in IGVO, granted a divorce on account of his alleged
^' impotency, after they had been married seven and a half years. This,
it is believed, was the first case of divorce by this court. The pro-
ceedings are set forth at length in the court records, the last order
being made on the 24th February, 1670, when the Coui-t decieed that
" Eleazer Leverich do pay, or cause to be paid unto Rebecca Wright,
"from whom he is divorced, the sum of £25, in living cattle, to be
" apprized by indifferent men, or in corne, beef, or pork, at price cur-
" rent, in lieu of what she brought to him at their marriage."

1872.] 3Iar7^iage Records of the Society of Friends. 45

She subsequently married William Frost, and was by him the
> mother of two children, sons, from whom descended a numerous and
prolific progeny.

It will be readily believed that the history of the Wright family
comprises an interesting period in the annals of the town of Oyster
Bay, and it is hoped some descendant of such worthy ancestors may
yet be found to undertake the task of its compilation.

MARRIAGE RECORDS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS IN
THE TOWN OF HARRISON, N. Y.

Contributed by Rev. Charles W. Baird, of Rye, N. Y.

To the Puhlication Co^nmittee.

Gentlemen — I enclose an abstract of the Records of Marriage of
the Society of Friends in Harrison, or " The Purchase," Westchester
county, N. Y. It is complete from the beginning of the records of
the Meeting down to the year 1785. This abstract was kindly made
for me by Mellis S. Tilton, the recorder of the Society, and has been
used to some extent in the preparation of my town history. As the
entries refer, however, for the most part to marriages contracted by
parties from other parts of the county or province, I presume they
may have an interest for some of your genealogist readers.

c. w. B.

17th of 9th mo., 1742 — Solomon Haviland, of Rye, son of Benjamin,
and Hannah Carpenter, of Rye, daughter of Thomas.

15th of 2d mo,, 1743 — William Reese, [Keese?] of Flushing, in the
province of New York, and Mary Dobson, dau. of Thos. of New York.

15th of 10th mo., 1743 — Dobson Wheeler, of the county of Newcastle-
upon-Delaware, and Hannali Talcott, of the township of New Milford,
in the county of New Haven, of Connecticut, in New England.

16th of 4th mo., 1742 — John Hutchins, of North Castle, in the county
of Westchester, province of New York, son of John, deceased, and
Charity Haviland, of Rye, and county aforesaid, daughter of Benjamin,
of the same place.

3d of 6th mo,, 1743 — Murray Lester, of Crumelbow, county of
Dutchess, son of Mordecai and Mary ; and Abigail Aikin, of Worces-
tershire, in the Oblong, daughter of David and Sarah.

20th of 9th mo., 1746 — John Rodman, jr., of Ben Salem, province
of Pennsylvania, and Mary Palmer, widow of Robert, of Mamaroneck,
county Westchester, and province New York.

15th of 7th mo., 1749 — Thomas Farrington, of Flushing on Nassau
Island, province of New York, and Kezia Baker, of the White Plains,
Westchester county, province aforesaid.

17th of 9th mo., 1742 — Benjamin Cornell, of the Manor of Scars-
dale, Westchester county, and province of New York, son of Richard,
and Abigail Stephenson, daughter of Stephen, deceased, of Rye.

15th of 7th mo., 1748 — William Cornell, of Greenwich, province of

46 Marriage Records of the Society of Friends. [January,

Connecticut, son of Joshua, and Mary Quinby, daughter of Isaiah, of
Mamaroneck, and Hannah.

16th of 10th mo. , called December, in year of Christian account,
1736 — Thomas Vail, of Westchester, county Westchester, province of
New York, son of Samuel and Abigail Vail, deceased, and Mary
Griffen, of Mamaroneck, province aforesaid, daugjiter of John.

IVth of 3d mo., 1757, according to British account — Stephen Field ^
of the Oblong, county of Dutchess, yeoman, and Mary Hunt, of Bur-
rough and town of Westchester, province of New York.

17th of 3d mo. , 1757 — Samuel Quinby, of North Castle, Westchester
county, son of Moses, and Ann Powell, of the same place.

15tli of lltli mo., in ye year of our Lord 1758 — John Hosier, of the
White Plains, county Westchester, and province of New York, and
Hannah Horton, of Scarsdale, province aforesaid.

15th of 11th mo., 1758 — Samuel Baker, of the White Plains, county
Westchester, province of New York, and Mary Ann Palmer, of the
township of Greenwich, county Fairfield, colony Connecticut.

18th of 8th mo., 1756 — Isaac Underhill, of the township of Rye,
county Westchester, province of New York, son of Abraham, and
Sarah Field, daughter of Robert, township of Greenwich, Connecticut,

21st of 12th mo,, 1758 — James Fowler, of Eastchester, son of Sam-
uel, and Hannah Cornell, daughter of Joseph, of the manor of Scars-
dale, county Westchester, and province of New York.

17th of 1st mo., 1759 — Henry Matthews, son of William and lluth
Matthews, of Phillipsburgh, county Westchester, province of New
York, and Mary Bloodgood, daughter of Joseph and Sarah, of the
Purchase, township of liye.

15th of 7th mo., 1756 — Joseph Cornell, county Westchester, prov-
ince of New York, son of Joseph, and Sarah Hedden, daughter Job,
county and province aforesaid.

20th of 9th mo., 1759 — Abraham Carpenter, of Noi-th Castle, county
Westchester, province of New York, son of John, and Lydia Totten,
daughter of Peter, same town and county as above said,

21st of nth mo., 1754 — John Gi'iffin, jr. ,of Mamaroneck, West-
chester county, New York, son of John, and Hannah Haviland,
daughter of Ebenezer, of Westchester, deceased, Scarsdale.

22d of 8th mo,, 1759 — John Griffin, of Phillipsburgh, county West-
chester and province of New York, and Judith Marshall, of the town-
ship of Greenwich, colony of Connecticut,

15th of loth mo., 1760— Stephen Field, of Rye, son of Nathan, and
Jerusha Field, dau, of Robert, township of Greenwich, Connecticut,

23d of 10th mo., 1760 — James Horton, late of Mamaroneck, son of
Jonathan, and Sarali Hunt, daughter of Caleb, late of Westchester,
deceased.

20th of 3d mo,, 1760 — Clark Cock, of Oyster Bay township, Queen's-
county. Long Island, and Elizabeth Parce, of Phillipsburgh, county
Westchester, son ot Samuel, daughter of James Parce.

21st of 12th mo., 1758 — William Perce, of Phillipsburgh, county
Westchester, son of James, and Deborah Cock, of the township of
Oyster Bay, Queens county. Long Island.

14th of 1st mo., 1761 — James Palmer, of Greenwich, Conn,, son of
Solomon, and Susannah Tripp, of North Castle, Westchester county,
daughter of James,

1872.] Marriage Records of the Society of Friends. 47

ISth of 2d mo., 1761— John Sutton, of North Castle, sou of Benja-
min, and Ann Marshall, of Greenwich, Conn., daughter of David.

11th of 11th mo., 1756— John Powell, of North Castle, son of
Moses, and Elizabeth Kipp, of the manor of Phillipsburgh, daughter
of Benjamin.

11th of 2d mo., 1761— Thomas Underhill, of Phillipsburgh, West-
chester county, son of Thomas, and Sarah Weeks, of North Castle,
daughter of Abel.

12th of 12th mo., 1761 — Pachard Titus, of Hempstead, L. I, pro-
vince of N. Y., and Elizabeth Palmer, of Greenwich, Conn.

20th of 4th mo., 1734— Joseph Cornell, of Mamaroneck, son of
Richard, and Phebe Ferris, of Mamaroneck, daughter of Peter.

17th of 12th mo., 1761— Benedict Carpenter, of Scarsdale, West-
chester county, son of Benedict, and Hannah Powell, of North Castle,
daughter of Moses.

20th of 1st mo., 1762— Joseph Hull, of Jamestown, county of New-
port, Rhode Island, son of John, and Phebe Palmer, of Greenwich,
Conn., daughter of Solomon.

14th of 5th mo., 1758— Teddeman Hull, of Greenwich, Conn., son
of John, and Elizabeth Doty, of the above place.

10th of 6th mo., 1762— Jacob Cock, of the manor of Courtland,
Westchester county, and Mary Haight, of Phillipsburgh.

16th of 2d mo., 1757— Stephen Farrington, of Rye, and Elizabeth
Sutton, of North Castle.

16th of 12th' mo., 1762 — David ^Marshall, of Greenwich, son of Da-
vid, and Rebecca Baker, of North Castle, daughter of Thomas.

12th of 5th mo., 1763— Isaac Cock, of North Castle, and Charity
Haight, of Phillipsburgh.

14th of 9th mo., 1763 — Thomas Franklin, of Horseneck, Conn., and
Hannah Causter, of Westchester, N. Y., daughter of Joseph.

15th of 9th mo., 1763 — Stevenson Thorn, of North Castle, son of
Thomas, and Prudence Merritt, of North Castle, daughter of Thomas.
17th of 5th mo., 1764— John Hallock, of Courtland's Manor, West-
chester county, and Hannah Dickeyson, of North Castle, daughter of
Zebulon.

13th of 11th mo., 1764— James Haight, of manor of Phillipsburgh,
Westchester county, and Bathsheba Palmer, of Courtland's Manor.

17th of 4th mo., 1765 — John Clapp, of North Castle, son of Elias,
and Phebe Hallock, of the above place, daughter of John.

19th of 9th mo., 1765— Jesse Hallock, of Greenwich, Conn., and
Phebe Burling, of Eastchester, daughter of Edward.

20th of 3d mo., 1766 — Joseph Griffin, of Mamaroneck, and Sarah
Biu-ling, of township of Eastchester, daughter of Edward.

19th of 2d mo., 1766 — George Cock, of North Castle, son of Josiah
Cock, and Jerusha Marshall, of Greenwich, daughter of David.

18th of 12th mo., 1765 — Edward Farrington, of White Plains, son
of Edward, and Phebe Baker, of Courtland's Manor, daughter of
Ephraim.

13th of 9th mo., 1766— Gains Talcott, of New Milford, county of
Litchfield, Conn., son of Nathan, and Sarah Causter, of Westchester,
N. Y., daughter of Joseph.

15th of 3d mo., 1738— John Ferris, of New Milford, Conn., son of
Zachariah, and Abigail Try on, of New Fairfield.

48 Marriage Record of the Society of Friends. [January^

lYth of 4th mo., 1766 — John Merritt, of Mamaroneck, and Mary
Cornell, of Scarsdale, Westchester county, daughter of Joseph.

9th of 1st mo., 1767 — John Burling, jr., of the city of New York,
son of John, and Hannah Cornell, of Scarsdale, daughter of Benjamin.

16th of 4th mo., 1767 — Francis Quinby, of North Castle, son of
Moses, and Esther Smith, of the same place, daughter of Benjamin.

17th of 9th mo., 1767 — Aaron Lancaster, of Westbury, Long
Island, son of Thomas, and Sarah Palmer, of Mamaroneck, daughter
of Benjamin.

15th of 8th mo., 1764 — Josiah Quinby, of North Castle, son of
Moses, and Phebe Vail, of Rye, daughter of Thomas.

14th of 10th mo., 1767 — Francis Nash, of Greenwich, and Dorcas
Sutton, of the same place, daughter of John Clapp.

12th of 6th mo., 1767 — Thomas Vail, jr., of Westchester, New
York, son of Thomas, and Sarah Carpenter, of the same place, daugh-
ter of Thomas.

14th of 1st mo., 1767 — Thomas Hopkins, jr., of North Castle, son
of Thomas, and Zeruah Palmer, of Greenwich, Conn., dau. of Samuel.

17th of 3d mo., 1768 — Quinby Cornell, of Phillips Manor, West-
chester Co., and Hannah Underhill, of the same place, dau. of Jacob.

14th of 12th mo., 1768 — Joseph Carpenter, of Rye, and Mary Clapp,
of Greenwich,

18th of 1st mo., 1769 — Daniel Tripp, of North Castle, son of Anthony,
and Mary Palmer, of the same place, daughter of Gilbert.

18th of 5tli mo., 1769 — David Hallock, co. of Suffolk, Nassau Island,
N.Y., and Grace Burling, Long Beach, Eastchestei-, dau. of Edward.

17th of 5th mo., 1769 — James Barnes, of the Purchase, Westchester
Co. , son of Richard, and Ruth Clapp, of North Castle, dau. of Benjamin.

9th of 6th mo., 1769 — Willet Bowne, of Flushing, L. I., son of Wil-
liam, and Deborah Cornell, of Mamaroneck, daugliter of Benjamin.

21st of 12th mo., 1769 — Samuel Underhill, of Phillipsburgh, West-
chester Co., son of Jacob, and Martha Quinby, of North Castle, dau.
of Moses.

18th of 1st mo., 1770 — Richard Titus, of Greenwich, Conn., son of
John, and Rebecca Burling, of Long Beach, Westchester Co., daugh-
ter of Edward.

19th of 10th mo., 1709 — Horsman Mollinex, of Rye, and Sarah
Blackman, of North Castle.

6th of 1st mo., 1765— Norris Laurence, of Fl ushin g, L. I,, and Ann
Pell, of the county of Westchester, N. Y., dauglJJ|jf Caleb.

15th of 3d mo., 1770 — Elnathan Thorn, of Nor!|^^tle, and Martha
Weeks, of same place, daughter of Abel. ^^B

19th of 12th mo., 1771 — John Underhill, of Nfl^B Castle, son of
Benjamin, and Deborah Dickenson, of same place, d^^of Zebulon.

15th of 1st mo., 1772 — Edward Underhill, of PhiHPsburgh, West-
chester Co., son of Jacob, and Jerusha Barnes, of RyW dau. of Samuel.

20th of 1st mo., 1773 — Jonathan Dean, of the Ninepartners, Dutch-
ess Co., and Mary Causter, of Westchester, N. Y., dau. of Joseph.

16th of 4th mo., 1772 — Joseph Griffen, of Mamaroneck, and Jane
Cornell, of Scarsdale, Westchester Co., daughter of Benjamin.

21st of 5th mo., 1772 — Nathan Palmer, of Mamaroneck, son of Ben-
jamin, and Mary Cornell, of Scarsdale, daughter of Peter.

1872.] Marriage Records of the Society of Friends. 49

14th of 8th mo., 1772 — Henry Whitson, of Oyster Bay, Long Island,
son of Henry, and Clemmy Underhill, of Phillipsburgh, daughter of
Abraham.

21st of 10th mo., 1773 — Francis Marshall, of Greenwich, son of
David, and Deborah Dean, of Phillipsbnrgh, Westchester county,
daughter of Samuel.

19th of 10th mo., 1774 — James Tripp, of North Castle, son of
Anthony, and Sarah Palmer, of Greenwich, daughter of Samuel.

16th of 12th mo., 1773— Jesse Weeks, of Courtland's Manor, West-
chester county, son of Joseph, and Sarah Carpenter, of North Castle,
daughter of Joseph.

20th of 10th mo., 1774 — John Gibb, of Phillipsburgh, Westchester
county, and Phebe Cornell, of Scarsdale, daughter of Benjamin.

17th of 3d mo., 1774 — Samuel Hallock, jr., of Courtland's Manor,
Westchester county, and Deborah Birdsall, of Phillipsburgh, daughter
of Zephaniah.

10th of 3d mo., 175S — Solomon Fields, of Oblong, Dutchess county,
son of Joseph, and Elizabeth Vail, of Westchester, daughter of
Samuel.

18th of 1st mo., 1775 — ^Benjamin Hopkins, of North Castle, son of
Thomas, and Sarah Palmer, of the above place, daughter of Gilbert.

Ijth of 9th mo., 1774 — Joseph Legget, of Phillipsburgh Manor,
son of Thomas, and Miriam Haight, of the same place, daughter of
Samuel.

19th of 7th mo., 1775 — Christian Frits, of North Castle, and Mar-
garet Hopkins, of same place, daughter of Thomas.

20th of 7th mo., 1775 — Zebadiah Dickinson, of North Castle, and
Elizabeth Powel, of the same place.

16th of 2d mo., 1774 — Thomas Weekes, of Courtland's Manor,
Westchester county, and Penelope Cock, of ye same place, daughter
of James.

20th of 12th mo., 1775— Matthew Bowne, of city of New York,
merchant, son of Samuel, and Elizabeth Quinby, of Westchester, New
York, daughter of Aaron.

16th of 8th mo., 1775 — Stephen Cornell, of Scarsdale, Westchester
county, and Margaret Haviland, of Harrison's Purchase, daughter of
William.

16th of 1st mo., 1777 — Benjamin Haviland, of Harrison's Purchase,
and Anne Cornell, of Scai-sdale, daughter of Benjamin.

22d of 10th mo., 1777 — John Griften, jr., of North Castle, and
Esther Cromwell, of Harrison's Purchase, daughter of John.

15th of 5th mo., 1771 — David Tuthill, of North Castle, and Eliza-
beth Hill, of the same place, daughter of Benjamin Underhill.

19th of 10th mo., 1775 — William Birdsall, of Manor of Phillips-
burgh, Westchester county, and Sophia Dickeyson, of North Castle.

4th of 12th mo., 1776 — Richard Burling, of Long Beach, West-
chester county, son of Edward, and Charity Haviland, of Harrison's
Purchase, daughter of William.

30th of 9th mo., 1778 — James Underhill, of Phillipsburg, West-
chester county, son of Jacob, and Charity Barnes, of Harrison's Pur-
chase, daughter of Samuel.

16th of 12th mo., 1778 — Burling Martin, of Phillipsburgh (late of
4

50 Marriage Records of the Society of Friends. [January,

N. Y.), son of Isaac, and Gulielma Hunt, of Westchester, daughter
of Stephanas.

15th of 3d mo., 17S0— William Clapp, of Oswego, county Dutchess,
son of Tlioraas, and Deborah 13arnes, of Harrison's Purchase, daughter
of Samuel.

h/ 18th of 5th mo., 1780 — Isaac Thorn, of North Castle, son of Thomas,
and Rachel Birdsall, of Phillipsbnrgh, daughter of Zephaniah.

I7th of 2d mo., 1780 — Zophar Griffin, of Courtland's Manor, West-
chester county, and Deborah Sutton, of same jtlace.

19th of 1st mo., 1780 — James Ilalstead, of Courtland's Manor, son

of Joshua, and Prudence Merritt, of same place, daughter of Stephen.

11th of 2d mo., 1780 — James Barker, of town of Dartmouth, county

of Bristol, Mass., son of William, and Mary Leggett, of Manor of

Phillipsbnrgh, daughter of Thomas.

17th of Sth mo., 1780 — Joseph AVeeks, of North Castle, and Sarah
Peas, of the same place.

20th of r2th mo., 1780 — Stephen Barnes, of Harrison's Purchase,
son of Samuel, and Hannah Carpenter, of same place, dau. of Isaac.
15th of 3d mo., 1781 — Daniel Cornell, of Pliillipsburgh, son of Wil-
liam, and Elizabeth Birdsall, of the above place, daughter of Zepha-
niah.

19th of 12th mo., 1781— Josiah Cornell, of Pliillipsbitrgh, West-
chester county, sou of William, and Susannah l^ii-dsall, of Courtlaiul's
Manor, daughter of Zadocli.

21st of 2d mo., 1782 — Robert Runnels, of North Castle, son of
John, and Ann Ivipp, of Phillipsl)urgh, daughter of Samuel Haight.

20th of r2th mo., 1781 — James Deen, of Pliillipsburgh, son of Sam-
uel, and Phebe Sutton, of Courtland's Manor, daughter of John.

9th of 8th mo., 1781 — William Cornell, Jun., of Phillipsbnrgh, son
of William, and Estlier Underhill, of Chappaqua, daughter of Thomas.
19th of 12th mo., 1782 — Isaiah Deen, of Pliillipsburgh, son of Sam-
uel, and Elizabeth Wood, of the above place, daughter of Samuel.

18tli of 1st mo., 1764 — Uriah Field, of Greenwich, Conn., son of
Robert, and Mary Quinb)^ of Westchester, daughter of Aaron.

19th of 3d nio., 1783 — Benjamin Cornell, of Scarsdale, son of Ben-
jamin, and Alice Sutton, of Greenwich, Conn., daughter of William.

15th of Sth mo., 1782 — James Cromwell, of Hai-rison's Purchase,
son of John, and Charlotte Hunt, of Greenwich, Conn,, daughter of
Aaron.

15th of 5tli mo., 1782— William Field, of Cortland's Manor, West-
chester county, son of Benjamin, and Hannah Cromwell, of Harrison's
Purchase, daughter of John.

26th of 6th mo., 1783 — James Quinby, of Westchester, son of
Aaron, and Anna Underhill, of the place aforesaid, daughter of Jacob.
15th of 10th mo., 1783— Samuel Cornell, of North Castle, son of
Joshua, and Eleanor Hunt, of Westchester, daughter of Aaron.

19th of 8th mo., 1784 — Robert Dodge, of North Castle, and Sarah
Weeks, of the same place, daughter of Joshua Carpenter.

21st of 10th mo., 1784 — Josiah Cornell, of Phillipsbnrgh, son of
William, and Anne Runells, of the same place, daughter of Richardson.
21st of 10th mo., 1784 — Reuben Haight, of Phillipsburgh, son of
Samuel, and Susannah Quinby, of North Castle, daughter of Moses.

1872.] Neio York Marriages. 51

20th of 10th mo., 1V84— Moses Quinby, of North Castle, son of
Samuel, and Abigail Carpenter, of the same place, dau. of Benedict.

18th of 5th mo^, IVS-I— Jesse Field, of Harrison's Precinct or Pur-
chase, son of Stephen, and Phebe Ilawxhurst, of Rye, daughter of
Seamans Ilawxhurst.

19th of 5th mo., 1785— Adam Mott, of Cowneck, township of N.
Hempstead, L. I., son of Adam, and Anne Mott, of Mamaroneck,
daughter of James.

NEW YORK MARRIAGES,

From the Friends' Records of Philadelphia.
Communicated by William Jolin Potts, Esq., of Canaden, N. J.

3d mo., 31, 1686 — Jolm Delavall, of New York, merchant, and
Hannah Lloyd, dau. of Thomas, of the same Place, " at the house of
John Bowne, of Flushing, on Long Island. " Witnesses Thomas Lloyd,
Wm. Richardson, John Bowne, Mathew Prior and 40 others,

Vth mo., 4, 1689 — Edward Shippen, of Boston, New England,
merchant, and Rebecca Richardson, late of New York, widow of
Francis Richardson, merchant, deceased, the 15th of 5th mo., 1688, at
the house of Walter Newberry, in Rhode Island. Witnesses Robert
Hodson, Henry Bull, Walter Clark, John Dungan and 58 others.

6th mo., 12, 1686— Caspar Hoet («), of New York, tailor, and
Elizabeth Delaplayne, dau. of Nicholas of the same place, ' ' at the
house of Thomas Lloyd, New York." Witnesses Nicholas and Mary
Delaplayne, Thomas Lloyd, Miles Forster, Francis Richardson, John
Delavall, and 14 others.

3d mo., 29, 1746 — Eden Haydock of Phila., Glazier, son of Robert,
of Long Island, and Elizabeth Forster, dau. of Reuben, of said city, at
Phila. meeting. Witnesses Reuben, Hannah, Moses and Alice Forster,
John Benson and 31 others.

Yth mo., 5, 1*751 — Thomas Dobson, of New York, Shopkeeper, son
of Thomas, of the same place, deceased, and Margret Newberry, of
Phila., dau. of Walter, of London, deceased, at Phila. meeting. Wit-
ifig gp g Jane and Hannah Hicks, Israel Pemberton, jr., Rachel Pember-
oniind 47 others.

7th mo., 8, 17 56 — John Franklin, of New York, merchant, son of
Thomas, of the same place, and Deborah Morris, dau. of Anthony, jr.,
of Phila., at Phila. meeting. Witnesses Thomas, Walter, Sarah and
Mary Franklin. Anthony and Phoebe, grandparents, Anthony, jr.,
Elizabeth and Samuel Morris and 55 others.

8th mo., 10, 1758 — John Chandler, of Phila., carpenter, son of
George, of New York, and Elizabeth Matlack, dau. of Timothy, of
Phila., dec'd, at Phila. meeting. Witnesses Phebe and Margret
Chandler, Timothy, Josiah, Titus and Seth Matlack, Reuben Haines
and 47 others.

7th mo., 1, 1762 — Samuel Franklin, of New York, merchant, son of
Thomas, of the same place, and Esther Mitchell, dau. of Abraham,
of Phila., at Phila. meeting. Witnesses Mary, Walter and Thomas

{a) A " Caspar Hoodt " signs as a witness a " Delaplayne'' marriage, 1697, •

'"^toniJ

52 Society's Proceedings. [January,

Franklin, Abraham, Sarah, Thomas, Abraham, jr., and Ann Mitchell
and 71 others.

11th mo., 4, 1762 — Henry Haydock, of New York, merchant, son
of Robert, of Rahway, New Jersey, de'cd, and Hannah Moode, of
Phila., dau. of William, of Phila , dec'd, at Phila. Witnesses Eden,
Elizabeth and John Haydock, Eleanor Moode and 54 others.

2d mo., 15, 1763 — Thomas Franklin, jr., of New York, merchant,
son of Thomas, of the same place, and Mary Rhoads, dau. of Samuel,
of Phila., at Phila, meeting. Witnesses Samuel, Elizabeth, Samuel,
jr., and Hannah Rhoads, Walter, Mary, Deborah Franklin and
57 others.

THE SOCIETY'S PROCEEDINGS.

A Speciajl Meeting was held at their Rooms on the 3d of October, 1871.
called with especial reference to the death of Mr. John S. Gautier, late Recording
Secretary. A Committee was appointed to prepare resolutions appropriate to the
occasion, and Mr. S. Hastings Grant, on behalf of the Committee, presented the fol-
lowing, which were unanimously adopted :

Whereas, It has pleased the Allwise Disposer of human events to remove
from us our early associate and Recording Secretary, John Stagg Gautier.

Resolved, That in his death the members of the New York Genealogical and
Biographical Society mourn the loss of one endeared to them as a friend, respected
as an officer, and held in highest estimation for his manly and virtuous qualities,
as evinced in all their intercourse with him.

Resolved, That we recognize the great promise held out to our deceased fellow-
member ot success in literary pursuits and scholarly attainments, through his
marked abilities and rare energy— while the zeal displayed by him for the inter-
ests of this Society, calls for our lasting and grateful' remembrance ; in token
of which the President is requested to prepare a memoir of our late lamented
associate, to be read before the Society.

Resolved, That we have reason to hope and believe that, next to a happy reliance
upon the merits of his Redeemer, the pleasure he has taken in Antiquarian and
Genealogical investigations, and in the promotion by every means in his power of
the objects of this Society, and the occupation of his mind and time in that direction,
has tended to relieve him from too constant a contemplation of the melancholy
effects and certain tendency of the slow and insidious disease with which it
appears he has long been afflicted, and by which of late he has been so great
a sufferer.

Resolved, That an attested copy of these Resolutions be communicated to the
family of Mr. Gautier, with the expression of our sincere sympathy in their
deep sorrow, and that the members of this Society, as a further manifestation of
their respect and esteem, will attend his funeral.

Regular Meeting of October 14, 1871.— Dr. E. B. O'Callaghan, first Vice President,
presided. Mr. J. J. Latting read an interesting paper" on the " Wright Family
of Long Island ;" and Dr. O'Callaghan gave a humorous and entertaining sketch
of the first stone house in the city of Albany.

At the Regular Meeting of Novemher 11, 1871, seven gentlemen were elected
as resident members. The President announced to the Society the election of Mr.
Elliot Sandford, by the Board of Trustees, as Recording Secretary, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. S. Gautier. Mr. Chas. H. Hunt then read
a " Sketch of the Life of Hon. Martin Van Buren, ex-President of the United States,"
which was listened to with the greatest interest.

At the Regular Meeting of December 9, a large number of ladies and gentlemen
being present by invitation, the President, Dr. H. R. Stiles, delivered an "Address,
In Memoriam John S. Gautier" — which is published in the present number
of the Record.

The Anmial Meeting was held January 4, 1872, at which the Annual Reports
of the Treasurer, Librarian, Secretaries, and Executive Committee were dulv
presented.

1872.] Notes and Queries. 53

The report of the Treasurer sliowed the receipts of the Society for the x^ast
year to have been as follows :

Balance in Treasury Jan. 4th, 1871 $ 10 3G

For annual dues 175 00

" Initiation fees and dues 110 00

" Commuted fee for life membership 43 00

" Interest on fund 25 26

" Sales of Record 18 84

$382 40

Disbursements —

Paid Publication Committee $116 90

Current expenses 234 70 — $351 60

Balance $30 86

Perpetual Fund Account —

Fees for life membership, prior to January 4, 1871 150

Fees for life membership, prior to January 4, 1872 250

The Librarian reported as follows : The additions to the Library during the
year have been whollv by Donation and by Exchange, and consist of 129
Bound Volumes, 596 Unbound Volumes and Pamphlets, 71 Nos. of Magazines,
9 Newspapers, 7 Manuscripts, 5 Autographs, 12 Law Sheets, and 1 Map. Total
accessions 830.

The Recording Secretary reported that at this date there were 71 Resident,
94 Corresponding, 11 Life, and 3 Honorary Members — making a total of 182
members of all classes.

The Society then proceeded to the election of four trustees, which resulted as
follows : Elliot Sandford was elected to fill, for an unexpired term of two years,
the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. S. (lautier ; and Messrs. J. J. Latting,
Charles B. Moore and' David P. Holton were re-elected.

XOTES AND QUERIES.

AsPDEN. — In possession of the Society, by gift of a friend (see List of Donations
in this number) is a curious eight-page folio, entitled. Matthias A»pden's Succes-
sion, consisting of three tables, showingthesaid heirs or kindred, by (1) kindred of
the half-blood ; (2) kindred of the whole blood, in the maternal line ; and (3)
kindred of the whole blood in the paternal line, all in the third, fourth and
fifth degrees. The family names of Harrison, Hartley, Hinchman, Zane, Rey,
Packer, Hammit, Carter, Cattel, Vickers, &c., occur in these tables, but no dates
are given. Accompanying this printed document, however, is a lithograph fac-
simile of the last will and testament of Matthias Aspden, and dated December 6.
1791, at Philadelphia, Pa. The documents are curious, with various codicils and
memoranda, and were evidently prepared for legal use.

Edmund Burke. — The following extracts from the Journals of the General
Assemblv of New York relate to this distinguished gentleman :

" Die 'Mercurii, 10 ho. A. M. the 20th December, 1769. A motion was made by
Col. Schuyler, in the words following, viz., Mr. Speaker, I move that Mr. Edmund
Burke may be appointed an agent for this colony, in the room of Mr. Charles.
Resolved, That the consideration of said motion be postponed till Wednesday
next.

Hie Jovis, 10 ho. A. M. the lith January, 1770. Resolved, that the consideration
of Col. Schuyler's motion of the 20th ultimo, for appointing Mr. Edmund Burke
agent for this colonv, in the room of Mr. Charles, be postponed till Thursday week.

Die Veneris, 10 ho. A. M. the 2\st Dec. 1770. Mr. Speaker acquainted the House,
that since the last session he had received certain accounts, by letters from Lon-
don, of the death of Robert Charles, Esq., late agent for this colony. Whereupon,
the House being of opinion that it is highly necessary to have an agent to transact
the affairs of the colony at the Court of great Britain,

Resolved, therefore, nemine contradicente. That Edmund Burke, Esq., of Londop,
be and hereby is appointed agent for this colony at the Court of Great Britain, in

54 Notes and Queries. [January,

the room of Robert Charles, Esq., deceased, and that for his services as such there
be allowed him, the said Edmund Burke, Esq., at the rate of five hundred pounds
per annum." This salary, with a further sum of one hundred and forty pounds for
contingencies, was regularly voted until the Revolution.

Correspondence of Edi/timd Burke. — By the Journals of the Assembly of New
York, it appears that a regular correspondence was carried on between Mr. Burke,
as agent of the Province, and a Committee of that House. This correspondence has
never been published, and the object of this query is to ascertain whether it exists
in part or in whole in the hands of any party in Great Britain or Ireland ; and if
so, whether copies would be allowed to be taken for the Archives of the State of
New York ";'

Albany, N. Y. E. B. O'Callaghan.

Drake. — Can your Society give me any information relative to the American
descendants or collateral relatives of Sir Francis Drake ? It is known that he had
a brother in this city about 1741, who was killed in his own house during a local
riot about that time.

187 Greenwich street. N. Y. Charles T. Bruen.

Men of Old Fort Schuyler (Utica), N. Y.— This is the title of two lectures
by Dr. M. M. Bagg, of Utica, delivered in the First Presbyterian Church of that
city on the evenings of the 21st and 24th November last, and subsequently pub-
lished in the Utica 3Iorning Herald. We welcome them as an interesting and
valuable contribution to our local history. The author well merits the gratitude
and thanks of all " seekers into the Past" for his patient and conscientious research,
and for the clear, plain and unvarnished •' statement of facts " he has gathered and
given us respecting the first settlers of Utica, among whom were Major John
Bettinger, Col. ,Nicholas Smith, Uriah Alverson, Peter Smith, father of Gerrit
Smith, Capt. Stephen Potter, Benjamin Plant, John Post, Matthew Hubbell,
Benjamin Ballon, Gurdon Burchard, James P. and Stephen Dorchester. Jason
Parker, Moses Bagg, James S. Kip, Apollos Cooper, Samuel Jewett, Ezekiel
Clark, Dr. Alexander Coventry, Watts Sherman, Judge Nathan Williams, John
Camp, Erastus Clark, Francis A. Bloodgood, Rev. John Hamniond, Major Benjamin
Hinman, John E. Hinman, George Macomber, Bryan Johnson, and Col. Benjamin
Walker. We hope to see these lectures published in a more enduring form.

The New London Historical Society.— On the 17th of October, 1871, a
number of the citizens of the county of New London, Conn., organized a Historical
Society under a charter granted by the State Legislature. The following gentle-
men were elected oflicers : President, Hon. Lafayette S. Foster ; Vice-Presidents,
Judge Charles J. INIcCurdy, Dr. Ashel Woodword, and Col. F. B. Loomis ; Advisory
Committee, Rev. T. P. Field, Rev. H. P. Arms, John T. Wait, Geo. W. Goddard,
Henry J. Gallup, James C. Griswold, Daniel Lee, Hiram Willey, H. P. Haven,
Wm. H. Potter, Learned Hebard, Richard A. Wheeler, Rev. T. L. Shipman, John
W. Stedman, Ralph Wheeler, Ledyard Bill ; Secretary, John P. C. Mather ;
Treasurer, Wm. H. Rowe. There are few counties in New England which afford
a more interesting field for historical research than does this. Several tribes of the
aborigines lived within the county limits, and many valuable relics and facts relat-
ing to these people are yet within the reach of this vicinity, which if not soon
gathered up must be entirely lost. Revolutionary history and relics likewise
abound, and only need the sheltering care of such a society to be saved for all
time. Eminent men and women, in nearly all the walks of life, have had their
birthplaces and homes here. Jonathan Trumbull, Sidney Deane, and Misses Hunt-
ington and Caulkins were of this county. Indeed to this latter name special honor
is due, since it was through her unwearied efforts and painstaking fidelity that
material — covering the histories of the cities of Norwich and New London — was
collected, and under the generous patronage of her half-brother, Henry P.
Haven, published in two large and handsome volumes. Mr. Haven, we may add,
was perhaps the most prominent in the procurement of the society's charter. The
place of meeting has been fixed at New London, this city having tendered the
society the use of a room in the townhall.

Potts. — " Thomas Potts, his wife and children" came to Burlington, N. J., Dec.
1678, in the good ship Shield. It is known that his wife's name was Ann ; that
he had a son Thomas ; was " father-in-law," old term for " step-father," to Ruth
Kettle, wife of Thos. Bibb ; that he was a tanner, and resided at Burlington to
March 14, 1699, perhaps later, and is supposed to have been a Baptist.

1872.] Announcements. 55

From what part of England was he ? What were the names of his children ?
his wife's maiden name, and date of marriage ?

Several genealogies claiming to be of " Thomas Potts, of the Shield, and his
descendants" have been written, one stating him to be the same person persecuted
for his faith, in Cheshire, Eng., 1653, mentioned in Besse's Hist, of the Persecution
of the Quakers. These genealogies can be proved to be utterly erroneous and
imaginary.

Camden, N. J. w. ,T. P.

The Strong Genealogy, by Prof. Benj.W. Dwight, of Clinton, N. Y., is now
ready for delivery. Instead of 1,200 pages, as promised, the work makes two thick
volumes of 800 pages each, finely printed on tinted paper, with 19 portraits, and
is the largest family history ever published. Notwithstanding the increased
magnitude of the work, it is furnished to actual subscribers at the stipulated
price of $12 a copy, by Joel Munsell. Publisher, Albany, N. Y.
We expect to speak more fully of this work in the next number.
Symmes. — Information wanted concerning Rev. Timothy Symmes, who removed
from East Haddam, Conn., to Riverhead, L. I., about 1740-42 ; from thence, in
1746, to Connecticut Farms, and New Providence, N. J., where he labored until
1750. Any facts concerning him, while at an}^ of these places, and particulars and
dates of death, &c., will be acceptable to Robert F. Clarke, Box P. Cincinnati, O.

AN>TOUNCEMENTS.

genealogies, biographies, local histories, in preparation.

Anderson. — Alex. D. Anderson, Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law, 210 North
3d street, St. Louis, Mo., is collecting materials concerning this family.

Doty and Doughty. — Mr. Ethan Allan Doty, No. 123 William street, N. Y.,
City, in connection with Rev. Silas Ketchum, of Bristol, N. H., is engaged in com-
piling a genealogy of the Doty and Doughty families in this country ; the former
principally in the line of Edward Dotey or Doten, who came over in the Mayflower,
and whose descendants have settled in New England and Nova Scotia ; and the
latter in the line chiefly of Rev. Francis Doughty, who first settled in Taunton,
Mass., and being driven thence on account of his religious views he settled in
Maspeth L. I., about the year 1640, whence he afterward went, it is believed, to
Maryland.

Poster. — Edward Jacob Foster, of Charlestown, Mass., is preparing a genealogy
of the descendants of Reginald Foster or Forster, who settled in Ipswich, Mass.,
about the year 1638, and left, at his death, in 1681, five sons.

Grant and Burt. — A. H. Burnham, of L<Migmeadow, Mass., has compiled a gene
alogy of Matthew Grant, the Emigrant, through his daughter Priscilla, who mar-
ried Michael Humphrey ; also, one of the descendants of Henry Burt, of Springfield,
Mass., together with a number of short genealogies of families connected with
the Burnham family down to their point of junction therewith.

Stout. — In Materials towards a History of the Baptists of Neto Jersey, by Mor-
gan Edwards, A. M., Phila., 1792, there is consideral)le interesting matter
relative to the Stout family.

Sherioood. — Mrs. E. Sherwood, 1516 South 8th street St. Louis, Mo., a descend-
ant of Dr. Thomas Sherwood, who emigrated to Stratford, Conn., from Not-
tinghamshire, England, is collecting matter relative to the history of the family .
A younger brother, Andrew, emigrated to Rye, N. Y.

Rev. Henry M. Dexter, of the Congregationalist, is now in England, collecting-
material for an exhaustive history of the founding of the New England Colonies,
with special reference to the religious ideas out of which the foundation of the
colonies grew.

Harlem, N. Y. — It is well known to most of our readers that Mr. James Riker
has for several years been engaged upon a History of of this portion of New York
Island. We learn that he has the work so far advanced as to have a first volume,
comprising the period from A. D. 1609 to 1674, about ready for press.

A work of great local interest and importance is shortly to be published, in a
limited edition of 350 copies, by G. P. Putnam & Sons : " The Old Families and
Customs of New York," by Bishop Kip, now of California. It will include the
Bishop's entertaining paper, published in Putnam's Magazine, on New York

56 Announcements. [January, 1872.

Society in Olden Time, and another, printed in the Genealogical Record, on traces
of American lineacfe in England, with some new matter on like subjects, and will
be of especial inteTest to the old families of New York. It will be finelj' gotten
up and sold to subscribers at $3.

A History of Middletown, Conn., with genealogies brouglit down to the present
century, by Chas. H. S. Davis, M. D., author of a history of Wallingford and
Meriden, will be issued in an 8vo of about 800 pages ; also. The Poetical Works of
Richard Alsop, with an account of his life, edited by Chas. H. S. Davis, M. D.

Kennedy. — The last literary work of the late Henry T. Tuckerman was the pre-
paration for publication of the remaining works of Hon. John P. Kennedy, for all
of which, as well as for the writing of his biography, Mr. Tuckerman had wholly
refused to accept remuneration. They were old, old friends. He was so anx-
iously careful about this work, that, on that very Saturday night, from his death-
bed he scril)bled a letter to his old friend and publisher, Mr. Putnam, about the
forthcoming volumes. It was the last putting of pen to paper of the veteran critic,
and only a few of the first words can be deciphered.

Sumter, Turnbull, Weniyss.—Mv. Lyman C. Dra])er. Corresponding Secretary of
the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis., has returned lately from
a five mouths' tour in the Southern States, made for the purpose of collecting and
perfecting material for a biography of General Thomas Sumter, of Revolutionary
fame, together Avith notices of other prominent officers who served with him, and
also of some of his prominent opponents. Among these latter he especially
desires information of Col. George Turnbull, mentioned in Sabine's Loyalists,
who lived awhile after the war in or near New York City. Other facts concerning
tliis latter portion of his life, and of his death, &;c., are desired — likewise of Major
(afterward Col.) Wemyss. who died in New York City about 1833 or 1834. Much
of the material for Mr. Draper's proposed work was gathered some 35 years since,
when facilities were more abundant than now — and we cannot but expect, from
Ms experience and industry, an entertaining and valuable history of one of the
best of our Revolutionary offi ers. H. K. s.

The History of Printing in America, with a Biography of Printers, -and an
Account ofNewspape/rs, d-c.,by Isaiah Thomas, LL. D. — The American Antiquarian
Society propose to issue from Munsell's Press a new edition of this rare and
valuable work, from a revised copy left by the author. An appendix will contair
entirely new articles upon early printing in Spanish America and the United
States ; a list of publications in the United States prior to 1776 ; and other matter
of later information relating to printers and printing on this continent. This
edition will make two vols. 8vo, of about 500 pages each, and will be printed
In a manner worthy of its subject, and creditable to the American press. The
price will be, to subscribers, $7.50 in cloth, $10 in half turkey morocco.

Ihe History of the Land Titles of Hudson County, New Jersey, 1609-1871. By
Charles II. Wlnjield, Counsellor-at-Law. New York, Wynkoop & Hallenbeck,
1872, 8vo. — We happened, the other day at the printer's, upon the sheets of this
work, which will be ready for distribution within a month, and which seemed to
us one of the most laboriously and carefully constructed books which we
have ever met. Mr. W. has reprinted verbatim et literatim, and with full reference
to the original paging, etc., the old Freeholders' Book of 1764, relating to all the
land titles of Old Bergen, now known as Hudson Co., N. J. He has prefaced it with
several chapters of great value and interest on land titles under the Dutch, and
under the King ; the history of Town Lands ; and in certain special patents ; and has
supplemented the whole with a most carefully prepared transcript of the records
of births, marriages and deaths, taken from the books of the Reformed Church
of Bergen. Every page of the work is rich with elaborate antiquarian annotation,
biographical and genealogical matter, gleaned from many authentic sources, both
official and private, in New York and New Jersey. It is also illustrated with no
less than twenty-two maps and diagrams of old patents and farms, and is indeed
unique in its way. New York must share with New Jersey the interest and
pleasure of a volume so rich in memorials of the old Dutch families whose affilia-
tions connect them with both States ; and New York and New England may well
take a lesson from this New Jersey laborer, who has so deftly tripled the value
of land records with the results of his biographical and genealogical researches.
The volume is most handsomely printed, we believe at the expense of the free-
holders of Hudson County.

THE NEW YORK

imcalogical an^ biographical '§tmk

Vol. III.

XEW YORK, APRIL, 1872.

No. 2.

JOHN CHAMBERS,

OxE OF THE Justices of the Supreme Court of the PR0Vi>fCE of New York, (a)

By E. B. O'Callaghan, M. D.

Akms — Gides a chevron
between three escallop
shells or. Ckest — A
griffin segreant azure,
armed and langned
gules, holding an es-
callojj shell of the
same. Motto — Vin-
cit Veritas, {i)

John Chambers, son
of Aclmii-cil Wilham
Chambers, was licensed
an attorney-at-law in
New York 7th April,
1723.

The earliest case of
any note in which he
appeared, was in the
famous trial of Zeuger,
for libel, whose counsel
having been excluded
by the Court, the latter
assigned Mr. Chambers to defend the accused. Mr. Chambers, says
Smith, was more distinguished for a knack at haranguing a jury than
his erudition in the law. Through his exertions on the occasion in

(a) ' Chamberlayne, in Latin Caiuerarius, hence the Scotch names Chalmers and Cham
bers, and the Spanlsli Camara." — Anderson on Sitrnames, p. 55.

(6) Blazoned from J»Ir. Justice Chambers' book plate, and a sketch in color, dated
1745, which belonged to him; both of which are now in possession of the present Au-
gustus Van Cortlandt, of Yonkers.

58 John Chambers. [April,

question, he obtained a rule for a struck jury from the list of free-
holders, and, notwitlistanding the above sneer, succeeded in having the
list corrected which had been previously tampered Avith by the Sheriif.
This was the limit of Mr. Chambers' service to Zenger, for the latter's
friends, who evidently, by their writings and lampoons, had brought
him into trouble, employed Mr. Hamilton as his counsel, through
whose efforts his acquittal was eventually secured.

Mr. Chambers was married by license dated 2Gth March, 1737, to
Anne, dau. of Col. Jacobus Van Cortlandt, of Yonkers, and Eva Phi-
lipse. By this marriage he became connected with the Jay and De
Peyster families, as well as with those of Van Cortlandt, De Lancey,
Van Eensselaer, Schuyler, and Philipse ; {c) all exercising much influ-
ence in the affairs of the Colony. A. few years after this marriage
he w^as appointed Clerk of the Common Council of New"York,by com-
mission dated 5th Nov., 1739.

On the death of Mr. Justice Phillipse, Gov. Clinton offered the vacant
seat on the bench to Mr. Chambers, who declined the place unless it
was conferred "during good behaviour" instead of '-during pleasure,"
as the commissions had heretofore run. It had always been the policy
of the colonial government, for political reasons, to hold the judiciary
dependent on the crown. j\Ir. Chambers, perceiving the danger of such
a tenure to the rights and liberties of the people, adduced such strong
reasons against it as to convince the governor of the necessity of grant-
ing the office to him during good behaviour. He was accordingly
appointed second Justice of the Supreme Court, 30th July, 1751,
" purely for his integrity, and to the universal satisfaction of the whole
province."

This appointment under this tenure was subsequently (20th Nov.,
1751) approved by the Earl of Holderncss, principal Secretary of State;
and Smith admits that it strengthened the party of the governor, who
further testified his regard for Mr. Chambers by recommending him
for a seat in the Council '• as a gentleman of unexceptionable character
and opulent fortune, strongly attached to his Majesty, and perfectly
skilled in the constitution of oiir province." "He has often been re-
quested," adds Gov. Clinton, "to represent tbis city, and would have
been elected without the least opposition, but he declined, thinking
that he could be of more immediate service to his Majesty in the Coun-
cil than in the Assembly." He was accordingly called to the Council by
mandamus dated 24th January, 1752, and took his seat at the board
on the 8tli May following. On the 1st May, 1753, he resigned the
office of Clerk of the Common Council, in which position he was suc-
ceeded by his protege and nephew, Augustus Van Cortlandt, who held
the office for the remainder of the colonial period. In 1757 Mr. Cham-
bers was a member of the Congress at Albany, convened for the pur-
pose of forming a Confederate Union of the British American Colonies.

It was whilst a member of the Council that a bill was sent up from the
Assembly in December, 1757, "to empower justices of the peace to try
causes to the value of five pounds and under, and for repealing the two

(c) Mrs. Stephen De Lancey, the mother of Chicf-Jnstice De Lancey; Mrs. John
Schuyler, the mother of Gen. Philip Schuyler; and Mrs. KilianYan Rensselaer, the mo-
ther of the then Patroon, were all first-cousins of Mrs. Chambers, being daughters of
Stephanus, the eldest brother of Jacobus Van Cortlandt.

1872.] John Chambers. 59

acts therein mentioned." This was commonly known as the " Five
Pound Act." Such a hiw had been originally passed in 1754, but being
temporary, this bill Avas introduced, in compliance with the popular
wish to continue or revive the jurisdiction of these local courts, and to
extend its provisions to the city of New York. It at once aroused a
strong and earnest opposition on the part of the lawyers, who oljjected
to it as contrary to the principles of the common law and to the prac-
tice in England. They also denounced it as demoralizing and encour-
aging litigation, and as oppressive of the poor. They particularly de-
nounced the bill as subversive of the rights of the corporations of the
cities of New York and Albany; which, by their charters, were author-
ized to hold courts for the trial of causes" above forty shillings, wliose
officers held their places by patent, in virtue of which they received fees
authorized by law; and as the proposed act would alu'idge tlie business
of these city courts, these officers would thus be deprived of a part of
their estates by an ex post facto laAv, without compensating them in re-
turn for the loss their incomes should sustain. The clerks of these
courts, they conclude, " are worthy gentlemen in the law, whose opinions
are valuable to the public by rendering the course of justice more regu-
lar and despatchful, and protecting it against barbarism and injustice."
These reasons so intluenced the Council that the latter struck
out the repealing clause, and amended the bill by adding the following
proviso : —

" Provided always that nothing in this act contained shall extend, or
be construed to extend, to abridge, alter, or lessen the powers, rights,
and privileges and methods of proceedings of the Mayors, Eecorders,
and Aldermen of the cities of New York, Albany, and the borough of
Westchester, or any of them, which they or any of them were entitled
to before the making hereof; anything herein to the contrary notwith-
standing."

The bill thus amended was sent to the Assembly, and was enacted
16th December, 1758.

Our motive for dwelling at such length on the history of this law is
not on account of any importance that belongs to it, but to expose the
injustice done subsequently to Mr. Chambers by Mr. Smith in his His-
tory-of Neiv York (vol. 2, p. 329). He says:

" One of the main sticklers in the Council for amending the bill was
Mr. Chambers, the profits of whose office as town clerk of the capital
would be greatly abridged by the commission of all causes between
forty shillings and five pounds, before cognizance [cognizant ?] in the
Mayor's Court, to a single justice of the peace. This was the motive
for amending the bill."

Now, when the facts were that Mr. Chambers had resigned the "office
of town clerk of the capital nearly seven years before the passage of
this " Five Pound Act;" that Mr. Smith himself was one of the signers
of the remonstrance, and, as is proved by the record, " one of the main
sticklers" for the vested rights of the "town clerk of the capital," we
cannot but express our astonishment at his untruthfulness and incon-
sistency in attributing a false motive to Mr. Chambers in amending a
bill precisely in compliance with the suggestions, and to remove one of
the objections Mr. Smith himself had made. The truth is, Mr. Smith

60 John Chambers. [April,

wrote, in this instance as in many others, as a partizan, and not as an
unprejudiced historian.

'ilie passions of the day and the prejudice of the historian were not
confined to hostility to Mr. Chambers. This extended to his rehitives.
Before the Assembly adjourned, " care was taken to intimidate and
weaken the influence of Mr. De Peyster, the treasurer, and his powerful
connections in the interest of his brother-in-law Chambers, l)y stating
an account between him and the Colony, according to which he (the
treasurer) appeared to be a debtor to the public in 1757 for above
£30,000." {d )

The last occurrence which brought Mr. Chambers' name before the
public was the death of Chief- Justice De Lancey, in 17G0. ^Ir. Cham-
bers, who had now been nine years on the bench, and next in rank to
thedeceased,naturally considered himself entitled to promotion to the va-
cant chief-justiceship! He accordingly presented a memorial, asking for
the appointment, to Mr. Colden, then administrator of the government,
who referred it to the lords of trade, " as he was not a competent judge
of the proper qualifications of a chief-justice;" though the fact appears
that Avhen he thus declared his "incompetency" to elect such a judge,
he had already offered the place to William Smith, 8r., upon whose re-
fusal Mr. Colden took up the resolution to refer it to the minister. At
the next session of the Legislature a bill was passed providing that
judges should hold their commissions "during good behaviour."
Though prompted by the general wish of the people, that the judges
might be rendered independent of the crown, and that "the vacancy in
the chief seat on the bench should be no longer left open," says Smith,
"to the danger of a succession in favor of such mean ministerial hire-
lings as had been sent to New Jersey," the bill failed to become a law ;
Mr. Colden having already made up his mind that the judges should be
dependent on the crown.

The confusion which ensued threatened the closing of the courts
and the discontinuance of legal process. Mr. Chambers had already
maintained that judges' commissions should be "during good beha-
viour." The Assembly refused to vote the salaries of the judges unless
they held their commissions under tluit tenure. Colden, on the other
hand, attributed this refusal to the expectation on the part of the As-
sembly that it would thus force him to appoint a person to the chief-
justiceship " who is ambitious of the office, and on such terms as he
likes." In the mi^st of this controversy, Mr. Pownal, Secretary of the
Board of Trade, to whom he had been useful when Governor of ilassa-
chusetts, obtained a royal mandamus for the appointment of Benjamin
Pratt, a Boston lawyer, and an entire stranger to the New York bar
and people.

The October term of the Court being close at hand, and Mr._ Pratt
not having yet arrived, Mr. Colden, dreading the interruption in the
administration of justice, declared that unless the judges would take
out neAv commissions " during pleasure," he would appoint others. To
the surprise of the whole country, Judges Cham])ers and Jones con-
sented, and they were commissioned 14th October, 1761, but only pro hac
vice, to save the term. No distress could exceed that of Mr. Chambers
the instant he discovered the public disapprobation of his conduct.

{d) Smith's Hist. N. Y., vol. ii., p. 330.

1872.] John Chambers. 61

The term was no sooner ended than Mr. Pratt arrived. He was re-
ceived with contempt and displeasure. His commission as chief-jus-
tice bears date lltli November, 17G1. Mr. Chaml)ers then offered his
first commission to Gov. Monckton, who at the time dechned any
agency in the civil dejiartment, and nothing was left for him but to
send his formal resignation, on the 19th November, on the plea "that
he was advanced in years, and was labouring under many infirmities."
He survived this resignation not quite three years.

Judge Chambers made his will 20th January, 17G4, which was proved
1st May, 1764. He directs that his body be decently interred in Trinity
Church, of which he was vestryman from 1723 to 1757, and warden from
1757 to his death, and that after his wife's death, "and not before," the
sum of £1,000, N. Y. currency, be paid to the Rector and inhabitants
of the city of New York in communion with the Church of England
as by law established, in trust, " that they shall in husbandlike manner
apply and lay out the same toward the support and carrying on the
charity school in the city of New Y'ork noAV under their care and in-
spection, according to tlieir best discretion. Item," he proceeds to say,
" I give, &c., to Augustus Van Cortlandt, whom I brought up, one-half of
all my law books and manuscripts, and the other moiety or half of said
books and MSS. to John Jay, son of Peter Jay, my Ijrother-in-law ; to
my wife, Ann, all my lands whatsoever and wheresoever during her
lil^e, together with the land called Cheescocks in Orange county, which
I purchased of Mrs. Elizalieth Denn, dec'd, and likewise the lands to
which I am entitled in right of my said wife from her father. Col. Ja-
cobus Van Cortlandt, dec'd. After my wife's death, I give the dwell-
ing-house in which I now live, with the ground, water lot and appur-
tenances, to the said Augustus Van Cortlandt, and the tenement and
ground adjoining the house wherein I now live, called my office, which
I purchased from Col. Frederick Philipse and the children of John
Cruger, with the stable, t&c, thereunto belonging, likewise the dwell-
ing-house and lot in the West Ward of New York in which said Van
Cortlandt now lives. Furthermore, to the said Augustus Van Cort-
landt and his sister, Mrs. Eve White, (e) and to Ann, daughter of said
Eve (after my wife's death), all my lands, tenements, &c., lying in Mont-
gomery Ward, N. Y., during their lives, and to the longest liver of
them ; and in case the said^Ann White die under the age of twenty-
one, I give her share to her mother ; to James Van Cortlandt, Augustus
Van Cortlandt, and Frederick Van Cortlandt, three brothers (after my
wife's death), all the rest and residue of my real estate not before other-
wise disposed of, as tenants in common, that is to say, one-third to
each. To my dear wife Ann, I give all my household stuff and furni-
ture, plate, ready money, negroes, bank stock in England, and all other

{e) Wife of the Hon. Henry White, afterwards member of the Council. Mrs. White
died in 1836, in her ninety-ninth year, at her house. No. 11 Broadway, New York.
Ann White, named in the above will, her eldest daui^hter, married Sir John McNamara
Hayes, Baronet, Surgeon General of the British Army during the American Revolu-
tion, and was the mother of the Rev. Sir John Warren Hayes^ Rector of Arborlield,
Berkshire, the piesent Baronet. The other children of Henry White and Eve Van
Cortlandt were Admiral Sir John Chambers White ; Lieut. Gen. Frederick Cortlandt
White, of the British Army ; Margaret, wife of Peter Jay Munro, of New York, grand-
son of the Peter Jav named in thewill; and Frances, wife of Archibald Bruce, M. D.,
of New York ; and' William White, a captain in the East India merchant service.

62 The Booge Family. [April,

my personal estate, excepting the legacy above-mentioned to the Eec-
tor, &c., of Trinity Church, and the folloAving bequests: 1. To Col.
Vincent Mathews, £300 ; 2. John Bartow, of XVestchester, who lived
with me, £50 ; 3. Lambert Moore, £50 ; which several legacies are not
to be paid until after my wife's death."

Mrs. Chambers is named sole executrix during her life, and after
her death Peter Jay, his brother-in-law ; John Livingston, of N. Y.,
merchant, his nephew; James Van Corlandt, his (the testator's) ne-
phew, and Augustus Van Cortlandt are to be executors. The will is
witnessed by liichard Nicholls, John Kelly, and Benjamin Helme.

Thus it appears Mr. Chambers did not leave any children. (/)

A SHORT AND GENERAL ACCOUNT

OF THE Family of People by the Name of Booge,

Being, so far as is known, tlie only Family of that Name in the United States.

Editor of The Genealogical and Biographical Record:

Sir — I send you the article, for which you asked, containing the
Booge or Bogue Genealogy. The text is a literal transcript of the
original, Avhich is in the hands of Mrs. Moses Y. Tilden, of New Le-
banon, N.Y.; and the notes are taken from my i'ly/Zu-^oo/fc, of East
Haddam, Conn., which is not likely to be printed. The name was
formerly spelled Booge, and pronounced with the sound of o, in move;
and is now generally spelled Bogue, and pronounced with the long
sound of 0, and always with g hard.

I shall be exceedingly glad if those who have additional records of
the family will send transcripts of them to me, to be added to those
now in my hands.

I am truly yours,

D. Williams Patterson.

Newark Valley, N. Y.,
Feb. 15, 1872.

(1.) John Booge the Father & Ancestor of the Family was a Native
of Scotland, born & brought up in the City of Glasgow & was a To-
bacconist by ti'ade & Occupation. Being a religious young Man as
well as a young Man of Discernment and Enterprize, He concluded in
early Life, that in the Colonies (now States) He could enjoy civil &
religious Liberty & at the same Time by possessing landed Property
he could lay a better Foundation for his own Support & the Support

{/) There were never any issne of Judge and Mrs. Chambers' marriage. The property
at Bedford, upon which Gov. John Jay built his residence in 1801-2, was Van Cortlandt
property originally belonging to Jacobus Van Cortlandt. A part went imder his will to
his daughter, the mother of Gov. Jaj', and part to Mrs. Chambers, her sister. Gov. Jay
was named John after his uncle, John Chambers. The Bedford place is often described
erroneously as " The Jan Homestead." It was simply land let out in farms till the Gov-
ernor built his house there after he went out of office, and none of the name ever lived
there before him. The real Jay Homestead was, and still is, in the town of Rye, on the
Sound, where the Governor's father lived and where he was brought up. It now be-
longs to Dr. John C. Jay, the present head of the Jay family in America.

1872.] The Booge Family. 63

of a Family if he should have one, than to work at his Trade in his
native Land.

Having formed his Design he put it in Execution and while yet a
young Man He left GlasgoAv & all his Connexions and Acquaintances
there & came to this Country about the Year One thousand Six hun-
dred & Eighty,

The Place He fixed on for his Settlement & Residence was East
Haddam, this his place of Residence was near the River & in the South
Part of the Town which is now called Hadlime. (a)

The Choice of Land which he made was judicious & good for that
rough Country. The Town as well as the Country in general was
New (b). He was the fifth Man who made a Beginning in the Town,
& so ordinary were the Circumstances of these few inhabitants that
five Years passed before a Yoke of Oxen Avas owned in Town. He was
the first Man who owned a Yoke of Oxen in that now populoiis &
wealthy Town (c).

When a Church was formed in the Town He was chosen & appointed
an Elder, in Avhich capacity he continued thro Life, (d) When the
Town became entitled to a Representation in the Legislature of the
Colony He was frequently cho.sen one of their Representatives, (e) Such
was his good and exemplary Conduct among the People with whom he
dwelt that the Name & Appelation which they gave him & by which he
passed was Good Man Booge. (/')

Soon after this new Beginer had commenced his new Settlement He
formed an Acquaintance with a pious, excellent & worthy young Lady
in old Haddam, whom He married ; Her Name was Rebeckah Walk-
ley, (g) and proved Herself to be a Person of equal Worth to the good
Man with Avhom She had connected herself.

(rt) Hadlyme is an Ecclesiastical Society, incorporated in October, 1742, and lies
partly in the town of East Haddam, and partly in the town of Lyme ; at the time Mr.
Booge settled there, the town of Haddam included the present town of East Haddam.

(6) Tlie first settlement in the town of Haddam was made in 1G62, on the west side
of the river. It is difficult to decide at what time was made the first settlement on
the east side, but 1685 is the date generally given.

(c) In 1*718, as shown bj- the tax list of-East Haddam, the "ratable estate" of John
Booge, senr., was £1 87-l<> ; and that of John Booge, jr., £35.

((/) The first Church in East Haddam was formed May 3, 1704, and John Booge was
one of the nine constituent members, but the church was congregational, and it does not
appear that such an office as Elder was ever known in it. The records from the com-
meneement to the present time, in good preservation, show no reference to Elders,
except in the account of the formation of the church, in which the clergymen from other
churches were called " Elders " and " Reverend Elders," while the lay members of the
council were called messengers.

(e) He first represented the town at the October session, 1716. He was one of a
committee, Jan. 16, 1709-10, appointed by the two parts of Haddam to agree upon the
terms of a separation between the two ecclesiastical societies.

(/) Mr. Booge undoubtedh^ fully deserved, in its literal sense, the title of " Goodman,"
but our author seems to have forgotten that such was, in the early days of New England,
the ordinary title of all men who had not a military title, or whose education or social,
position did not entitle them to be called Mr.

The corresjjonding title for the wife was" Goodwife," which was familiarly contracted
to " Goody."

iff) Aug. 4, 1692, Rebecca Cone, of Haddam, formerly relict of Richard Walkley,
deceased, deeded land to "John Boge, whoe hath married my daughter Rebeckah
Walklt-j-." Daniel Cone, senior, consented to the deed, which was also approved by
Capt. George Gates, who was overseer of the estate. {Haddam Land Records.)

64 The Booge Family. [April,

This pious & honourable Pair were blessed with a numerous Family
of Children, seven Sons & three Daughters. Their Names are as follow:
John, William, Eichard, Daniel, Stephen, James and Ebenezer, Sarah,
Hannah & Rebecca. The Order of the Birth of these Children is not
named so far as respects the Place of the Birth of the Daughters
between tlie Sons, otherwise the Order is correct. (Ji)

John, the eldest Son, married, settled in East Haddam & had five
Children, two Sons & three Daughters ; the Names of the Sons were
Samuel & Amos, & the Names of the Daughters, Hannah, Sarah and
Abigail, (i) Samuel Booge lived a Bachelor & died at a very advanced
Age, Amos became a married Man but lived and died Childless. Han-
nah lived a Maid & died at a great Age. Sarah married & had one
Child. Abigail married i&had no Child. This family as to male Heirs
has become extinct.

William Booge, the second Son, had four Sons, William, Jonathan,
Ephraim & Timothy {h). William married but died without Issue.

From the above record it appears that Daniel Cone, senior, married for his second
wife Rebecca, widow of Richard Walkley.

The records of Haddam show the birth of two children to Richard Walkley, viz. :

1. Rebecca, b. Aug. 12, 1672 ; m. John Booge.

2. Richard, b. the last day of March, 1678.

Mrs. Rebecca Booge d. March 25, 1733, in 61st year; and he m. (2d) May 1, 1736,
Elizabeth Boyle. He d. Aug. 21, 1748.

{h) Their children were recoi'ded as follows:

2. i. John,-! b. Haddam, Sept. 15, 1693 ; m. E. Haddam, Ap. 11, 1717, Hannah

Lord, dau. of William Lord. He d. E. H., March 4, 1763.

3. ii. WiLLi.vM,-' b. Had., Dec. 31, 1695; m. E. H., Dec. 6, 1720, Dorothy Lord,

dau. of William Lord.

4. iii. RiciiARD,2 b. Had., Dec. 20, 1697: m. E. H., Jan. 22, 1729-30, Sarah Arnold.

he m. (2d) E. H., March 12, 1731, Joanna Mack, who joined church,
E. H.. Oct. 8, 1732; he d. E. H., Feb. 25, 1733-4.
6. iv. Daxiel,- b. Had., Oct. 3, 1699; bap. E. H., May 21, 1704, though the record
erroneously says "Nathaniel;" m. E. H., Nov. 29, 1722, Lydia Willey^
he d. E. H., July 11, 1748.

6. V. Stephex,-* b. Had., Feb. 28, 1702 : bap. E. H., May 21, 1704.

7. vi. Sabah,2 b. E. IL, Aug. 3, 1704; bap. E. H., Sept. 10, 1704; m. E. H., Dec.

27, 1722, Micajah Spencer.

8. vii. B[annah,- b. E. H., Aug. 27, 1708; bap. E. H., Sept. 26, 1708; joined church,

E H., Nov. 11, 1753.

9. viii. J.^MES,2 b. E. H., Oct. 26, 1710; bap. E, H., Dec. 10, 1710; m. E. H., Dec. 29,

1737, Sarah Hodge. He ra. (2d) E. H., Nov. 22, 1739, Anna Trowbridge.

10. ix. Rkbecca,-' b. E. II., March 17, 1712; bap. E. H., March 28, 1714.

11. X. Ebenezer.s b. E. H., May 9, 1716; bap. E. H., June 17, 1716.
{i) Cliil. of Johns (2) and Hannah (Lord) Booge.

12. i. Abigail,^ b. E. IL, Jan. 13, 1717-18.

13. ii. Hannaii.s b. E. IL, Oct. 31, 1719 ; bap. and joined church, E. H., Ap. 16, 1783.

14. iii. EuxicE,3 b. E. IL, Oct. 10, 1721 ; d. Nov. 26, 1721.

15. iv. Ephraim,'' b. E. IL, Feb. IS, 1722-3; d. June 15, 1725.

16. V. Amos,-' b. E. H., Jan. 17, 1724-5 ; m. E. H., Nov. 22, 1750, Eunice Mayo, who

d. E. IL, Dec. 20, 1774; he joined church, E. H, Aug. 6, 1775, and m.
(2d) Feb. 28, 1776, Mrs. Hannah Fuller; he d. Ap. 18, 1777; she d. Ap.
27, 1777.

17. vi. Sarah,^ b. E. H., Ap. 26, 1726.

18. vii. Samuel,3 b. E. IL, Jan. 2, 1729-30; bap. and joined the church, E. IL, May

18, 1754.
{k) Chil. of Williams (3) and Dorothy (Lord) Booge.

19. i. Samuel,-' b. E. H. Sept. 27, 1721 ; d. Feb. 10, 1721-2.

20. ii. WiLLiAM,3 b. E. IL, Jan. 8, 1722; [1722-3] m. E. LI., Oct. 17, 1745, Eunice

Williams. He d. E. H., Oct. 7, 1771 (his grave stone says in 4Stli year).

1872.] The Booge Family. 65

Jonathan married & had two Daughters only ; (/) Ephraim married
& had two Sons & tliree Daughters ; {m) Timothy married & had three
Sons, {n) As to male Heirs this Family has become partially extinct.

Richard, the third son, liad only one Daughter & died in early Life ;
(o) the Daughter married to a respectable Gentleman in Fairfield, in
Connecticut, by the Xame of Steward, from which Daughter there are
some respectable Descendants ; but as to male Issue, that Family has
become extinct.

Daniel, the fourth Son, had eleven Sons &> Daughters ; (7;) but numer-
ous as these Sons & Daughters were, their Descendants in all do not

Widow Eunice Spencer, formerly wife of 'William Booge, d. Dec. 22, 1791,
aged T2 (grave stone, Hadlyme).

21. iii. ELiz.^BETn,3 b. E. H., Nov. 17, 1723 ; bap. E. H., Ap. 18, 1725.

22. iv. DoR0Tiiy,3 b. E. H., March 31, 1727; bap. E. H., June 16, 1728; m. Feb. 26,

1749-50, William Selby.

23. v. Jonathan,^ b. E. H., Sept. 11, 1729; m. E. IL, Sept. 13, 1750, Lucretia Gil-

bert. He joined church, E. H., May 30. 1756.

24. vi. TiM0THT,3 b. E. H.,Nov. 11, 1733 ; bap. Colchester, Conn., May 19, 1734; m.

May 7, 1766, Rebecca Stancliff of Middletown. She joined church, E. H.,
Aug. 24. 1766, from 6th ch. in Middletown. He d., Millington, Jan.

I, 1805, aged 71. She d. Millington, Nov. 17, 1813, aged 72 years 9
months.

26. vii. EpHRAiM,3b. E. H., Jan. 26, 1735; [1735-6] bap. E. H., May 16, 1736.
(A Chil. of Jonathan^ (23) and Lucretia (Gilbert) Booge.

26. i. Mary,-' b. E. H., Jan. 12, 1750-51 ; bap. E. H., May 30, 1756.

27. ii. Dorothy,^ b. E. H., Ap. 10, 1753 ; bap. E. H., May 30, 1756 ; d. E. H., Ap.

II, 1758.

28. iii. DoROTHT,^ b. E. H., May 20, 1759; bap. E. H., Aug. 5, 1759; m. E. H.,Jan.

10, 1782, Abraham Osborn of Long Island ; had son David Skellinger, b.

E. H.,May5, 1783.
(»i) The family record of Ephraim Booge has not been found.
{n) Chil. of TimothyJ (24) and Rebecca'~(Stancliff) Booge.

29. i. Sarah Brooks, ■> bap. E. H., Nov. 16, 1768.

30. ii. William,^ b. E. H.,Dec. 29, 1769; bap. March 18, 1770.

31. iii. JoHN,^ b. E. H., June 22, 1772.

32. iv. Thomas MuRPHy,^ b. E. H.. June 19, 1775; bap. July 30, 1775.

33. V. Amos,^ b. E. H., March 23, 1778.

34. vi. Rebecca,4 b. E. H., Feb. 21, 1782; bap. Ap. — , 1782; Rebecca Booge joined
church in Millington, Sept. 3, 1809; and d. in Millington, at the poor house, Jan. 19,
1829, age unknown.

A son of Timothy Booge d. Millington, in 1789.
(o) Richard BooGE.s (4)d. E. H., Feb. 25, 1733-4.

35. His daughter, Sarah.s was b. E. H., Dec. 12, 1732; bap. E. H., Feb. — , 1732-3.
(/>) Chil. of Daniel.a (5) and Lydia (Willey) Booge.

36. i. Eliezer,3 b. E. H., Jan. 22, 1724-5 ; m. March 9, 1758, Lydia Burt, of Leba-

non, Conn. Eleazer Booge d. E. H. in 1792, according to the church
record which has his name second in the list of deaths in that year, calls
him 60 years old, but does not give the date of his death. Dr. Field
says, s. p.

37. ii. Eliashib,3 b. E. H., Aug. 23, 1726.

38. iii. Daniel,:' b. E. PL, Feb. 27, 1727-8.

39. iv. Jeremiah,^ b. E. IL, Feb. 4, 1729-30.

40. V. JoHx,3 b. E. IL, Jan. 26, 1731-2; d. before March 20, 1758.

41. vi. RicHARD,3 b. E. IL, Sept. 19, 1733.

42. vii. Joshua,^ b. E. H., Oct. 22, 1735 (Family Record says Oct. 21).
43.viii. Lydia,:' b. E. H., Oct. 26, 1738 (Family Record says Oct. 21).

44. ix. Rebecca,3 b. E. H., Sept. 14, 1741.

45. X. Ichabod,3 b. E. IL, Sept. 23, 1745.

46. xi. Prudence,:' b. Aug. 1. 1748, according to the Family Record; her name does

not appear on the Town Record.

66 The Booge Family. [April,

equal the Number of Children which were in the Family of Daniel
Booge & the Family has gone greatly to Decay.

Stephen the fifth Son lived & died a Bachelor.

James the sixth Son had one Son & two Daughters ; [q) & this Son
James had one or two Sons, (r) so that the Increase of this Family has
been small.

Sarah, the oldest Daughter, married a Spencer (s) & had Seven Sons
& a Daughter ; the Names of the Sons were Jonathan, Gideon, Jeda-
diah, Stephen, Eliakim, Zaccheus & Jonah ; the Daughter's Name not
mentioned.

Hannah lived & died a Maid at a very advanced Age. Eebecca mar-
ried a Dibble, by whom she had one Daughter only. (/).

Ebenezer, the seventh Son, but the last & youngest of the Family,
was at the Age of fourteen Years bound out, by his Father an Ap-
prentice to a Capt. Butler of Saybrook, to learn the Trade of a Car-
penter & Joiner. He served out the Time of his Apprenticeship faith-
fully & to the full Acceptance of his Master.

About the Time He completed his Apprenticeship He became the
Subject of very serious & powerful religious Impressions. Having
after a Time, through divine Mercy, obtained a good & satisfying Hope
of Pardon Acceptance with God through a dear Eedeemer, He
devoted Himself to the Gospel Ministry, provided he could come for-
ward to that goodly Work Avith a proper Education & suitable Degree
of Preparation for the sacred Employment. Not being at the Time of

(q) Chil. of James^ (9) and Sarah (Hod<?e) Booge.

47. i. James,3 b. E. H., Sept. -S, 1738; m. Feb. 6, 1759, Eunice Clark, of Lj-me.
Cliil. of James- (9) and Anna (Trowbridge) Booge.

48. ii. Sarah,3 b. E. H., Nov. 17, 1744; bap. Jan. 20, 1744-5.

49. iii. Unknown,^ The name of the second daughter mentioned in the text does not

appear in any record that I liave yet found.
()•) Chil. of James^ (47) and Eunice (Clark) Booge.
50 i. Louisa Anne,-* b. E. H., Ap. 10, 1760.
61. ii. Rebecca,'' b. E. II., May 16, 1762.
52. iii. JoHN.^ b. E. H., July 6. 1765.

63. iv. James,-" b. E. H.. May 23, 1767.

64. T. Elijah," b. E. H., June 14, 1769.
55. vi. Clark,-" b. E. H., March 30. 1771.

(s) Sarah Booge-' (7) m. E. II., Dec. 27, 17t2, Micajah Spencer, who was b. Had.,
June 15, 1693, son of William and Sarah (Ackley) Spencer. He joined
church E H., July 23, 1721, and she, Ap. 18, 1731. Their children were:

66. i. Jonathan,:^ b. E. H., Nov. 4, 1723.

67. ii. JEDEDiAe,3 b. E. H., Jan. 30, 172.5-6.

68. iii. R.\cnKL,3 b. E. H.. March 6, 1728.

69. iv! GiDK0N,3 b. E. II., Jan. 21, 1729-30.
fiO. V. Stephen,^ b. E. H., May 7, 1732.

61. vi. Eliakim,'' b. E. H., Oct. 3, 1734.

62. vii. Rebecca,3 birth not recorded, was baptized E. H., June 5, 1737.

63. viii.ZECHARiAii.a b. E. H., July 1, 1741.

64. ix. JoNAH,^ b. E. H., Feb. 6. 1744.

{t) Rebecca Booge^ (10) m. E. II., Sept. 14, 1734, Thomas Dibble, who d. E. H.,
Oct. 16, 1765; she joined church E. H., May 8, 1768, from the church in Hadlyme.
They had four children whose births are recorded in East Haddam records in two
places, the two records disagreeing as follows :

65. i. George,^ b. June In, 1733, var. June 10, 1735.

66. ii. Isaiah,^ b. July 16, 1737; var. July 18, 1737; d. "sumtime in July, 1760."

67. iii. Eunice,^ b. May 12, 1740 ; var. May 13, 1740.

68. iv. Martin,3 b. Feb. 25, 1741-2; var. Sept. 4, 1742; d. Nov. 3, 1760.

1872.] The'Booge Family. 6T

the Ternnnation of his Apprenticeship, in Possession of sufficient
Means to procure a college Education He employed himself diligently
in his Trade for two Years ; having in this Time with great Prudence
& strict Oeconomy saved his Earnings, He entered on his Studies pre-
paratory to Admission to Membership in College.

Having gone through ^he Course of the preparatory Studies required.
Ho was, on Examination satisfactory to the President & Tutors of Yale
College, admitted a Member of that Institution at the public Com-
mencement in the Year 1744, being then twenty-four Yeai's & nearly
four Months old {u). Being admitted to Standing in College He
applied himself with great Assiduity to his Studies, & happily his
Success was equal to his Application. Having completed the Term
required by the Laws of The College He received the Honours of the
Institution at the public Commencement in Sei)tember in the Year
1748, Having paid suitable Attention to Theological Studies He
entered on the great & good Work He had so long & so ardently
wished for & became a Preacher of the Gospel. After having
preached to great Acceptance in several Societies, He accepted a Call
from the Church & Congregation in the Parish of Northington, in the
Town of Farmington, County of Hartford & State of Connecticut &
was Ordained Xovr. 2Tth 175i {v).

The kind Author of Nature bestowed on him orreat & bright Powers
of Mind, He was an excellent & accomplished Scholar, a humble &
pious Christian, an able Divine, an eloquent & fervent Preacher & an
examphiry Minister oi the Gospel. There Avas a Vein of Humour in
his Make, which by a prudent Indulgence in his Intercourse with
Mankind, made Him an agreeable Companion on all Occasions. He
lived in great Hstrmony Avith his People throughout the Whole of his
ministerial Life. He loved his People & greatly beloved of them & of
all who knew Him.

On the 19th Day of December 1750, He married Damaris Cook of
Wallingford ; this Avorthy Lady Avas the third Daughter of Capt.
Samuel Cook of Wallingford, one of the most respectable Men in the
County of Ncav HaA^en, in the State of Connecticut. Capt. Cook had
a numerous Family, scA^en Daughters & three Sons; all respectable
People.

By this Lady Mr. Booge {lo) had seven Children, five Sons & tAVo

{u) As he was b. in 1716, he seems to liave been over twenty-eight years old, when
he entered college.

{v) Mr. Booge was the first minister of the Society of Nortliington, which in 18.30,
was incorporated as a town by the name of Avon. He died at Northington, February
2, 1767.
(?/') Chil. of Rev. Ebenezer- (11) and Damaris (Cook) Booge.

69. i. Aaron Jordan,^ b. Nov. 27, 1751 ; grad. Yale Coil. 1774; settled as minister
at Granby, Nov. 27, 1776 ; was dismissed Dec. — 1785, but continued ta
supply the jJulpit at Granby for nearly four years. He d. at New Leb
anon, N. Y., June 30, 1826, aged 74 years, 7 mos., 3 days
Rebecca Walkley,^ b. Dec. 29, 1753 ; ra. Rev. Daniel Foster of Windsor, and

d. Nov. 16, 1775. (Hinman, p. 292.)
Samukl Cook,3 b. Aug. 7, 1755; m. Triphena Thompson.
Oliver Cromwell,-' b. Ap. 13, 1757.
Jeffrey Amherst, ^ b. Aug. 21, 1759.

Damaris Corintha,^ b. Aug. 26, 1761 ; m. Samuel Bishop who d. July 16 —
aged 57 ; .'. p., and she m. (2d) Preserved Marshall of Avon, she d. in
1831, aged 70 years.

70.

ii.

71.

iii.

72.

iv.

73.

V.

74.

vi.

68 The Booge Family. [April,

Daughters, whose Names were as follow, Aaron Jordan, Eebecca
Walkley, Samuel Cook, Oliver, JeflFerey Amherst, Damaris Corintha
and Publius Virgilius.

Aaron Jordan, the oldest Son, procured a College Education, is a
Preacher, married & had eight Children, four Sons & four Daughters.
Three of the Sons are dead.

Rebecca Walkley married & had one Daughter & died in the Year
1775, Novr 23d aged 23 Years.

Samuel Cook, the second Son, is a Farmer, is married, has had eight
Children, three Daughters & five Sons ; two of the Sons are dead.

Oliver, the third Son, is a Farmer, is married «& has had eleven
Children, five Sons and six Daughters; one Son & one Daughter are
dead.

Jeffery Amherst, the fourth Son, is a Farmer, is married & has
had thirteen Children, five Sons & eight Daughters ; one Son & two
Daughters are dead.

Damaris Corintha, the second Daughter, is married and has no
Children.

Publius Virgilius, the fifth Son, has received a college Education,
is a Preacher, has married & has had eleven Children, four Sons &
seven Daughters. Two Daughters are dead {x).

The foregoing Account is made out & drawn up from Records and
other Authorities sufficient to warrant its Truth & Correctness By
Aaron Jordan Booge, oldest Son of the late Rev. Ebenezer Booge who
departed this life Febr. 2d, 1767, aged 51 years nearly.

Written at Pittsford in Vermont, July 31, 1823.

Additional Note.
The Rev. Ebenezer Booge was not only an eminent & finished
Scholar himself, but had an ardent Desire to promote Learning &
Education. For this Purpose in addition to his multiplied & ardu-
ous Labors in the ministerial Work, He taught many Young Men the
Latin and Greek Languages & prepared them for admission into
College. Besides this, such was his tender Regard for the Youth &
Children of his People for whom it was difiicult in that Day to procure
Education that he usually gave four Months Schooling in a Year to
the Young People & Children, of his Congregation gratuitously &
without Fee or Reward, at his own House & at such other Places as
were most convenient for his People. This, excited great Gratitude in
his Society, both Parents & Children, & greatly endeared him to them.

75. vii. Publius Virgilius,^ b. March 30, I'JGi ; gratl. Yale Col. 178Y, called to preach

in "Winchester, Ct., Nov. 30, 1*790; ordained Jan. 26, 1*791; dismissed
March 20, 1800. He m. Catherine Robinson; who joined the church in
Winchester Sept. 20, 1791. from the church in the Middle Society in
Granville — Mass. dau. of Col. Robinson. He removed to Vernon, N. Y.
where he d. 18;! 6.
(x) Chil. of Rev. Publius Virgilius-' (75) and Catharine (Robinson) Booge.

76. i. Decius Robinson,-" b. Winchester, Conn., Jan. 29, 1792.

77. ii. HuLDAH May,^ b. W., Aug. 31, 1793; bap. Dec. 1, 1793.

78. iii. Timothy Lester,-« b. W., Dec. 7, 1794; bap. Ap. 12, 1795.

79. iv. Horace, ^ b. W., Dec. 22, 1796; bap. Ap. 2, 1797.

80. v. SoPHiA.4 bap. W., June 12. 1799.

The other records of this household were long since promised, but have failed to ap-
pear. Rev. Horace P. Bogue of Buffalo, N. Y., is one of the children.

1872.] Abraham Lincoln. 69

ABEAHAM LINCOLN, AND LINCOLN RECORDS IN
PENNSYLVANIA, {a)

Br William John Potts, Camden, N. J.

The Neiv England Historical and Genealogical Register for 1865, p.
357, etc., contains an extremely interesting article on the ancestors of
Abraham Lincoln, with some endeavor to show that they were origi-
nally of the New England family. This article is by the Hon. Solomon
Lincoln, of Hingham, Mass. On p. 360, he says, "In a correspondence
which we held with the late President in 18-i8, he then being a mem-
ber of Congress, he stated: 'My father's name is Thomas — my grand-
father's was Abraham, the same as my own. My grandfather went
from Rockingham County in Virginia, to Kentucky, about the year
1782, and two years afterwards was killed by the Indians. AVe have a
vague tradition, that my great-grandfather went from Pennsylvania to
Virginia, and that he was a Quaker. Further than this I have never
heard anything. It may do no harm to say that "Abraham" and
"Mordecai" are common names in our family.,'

"In a subse({uent letter written in 1848, he says: 'I have mentioned
that my grandfather's name was Abraham. He had, as I think I have
heard, four brothers, Isaac, Jacob, Thomas and John. He had three
sons, Mordecai, Josiah and Thomas ; the last my father. My uncle
Mordecai had three sons, A])raham, James and Mordecai. Uncle
Josiah had several daughters and an only son, Thomas. My father
has an only child, myself of course. This is all I know certainly on
the subject of names; it is, however, my father's understanding that
Abraham, Mordecai and Thomas are old family names of ours.'

"It has been stated, upon Avhat authority, we are ignorant, that
' about the middle of the last century, the great-grandfather of Abra-
ham Lincoln removed frem Berks County, Pennsylvania, to Rocking-
ham County, Virginia.' The late President, as has been seen, spoke of
it as a vague tradition, yet from the following facts it must be admitted
that the tradition has some confirmation. These facts, derived from
Rupp's History of Berks Oountg, have been kindly furnished by
William B. Trask, Esq., of the Genealogical Society. The facts are as
follows: 'Among the 'Taxables' of Reading, the capital of Berks
County, returned by the assessors in 1757, is the name of Thomas
Lincoln (page 151). 'Exeter Township,' Berks County, was settled
prior to 1720 ; a few years after the organization of the county (which
was in 1752), the names of ' Mordecai Lincoln ' and ' Abraham Lin-
coln' were found among the 'taxables' (page 185). In 'Union Town-
ship' Berks County, a list of the ' taxaliles ' of this Townshi}) was
returned in 1758 ; among the names I find that of 'John Lincoln'
(page 250). 'Abraham Lincoln' was representative from Berks County,
one of six representatives for the years 1782, 1783, 1784, 1785, (page
482). In 1785, his name was first on the list.' "

The above extract I have felt necessary to quote in full, for it throws

(a) In view of the universal interest which attaches to the ancestiy of our Martyred
President, no apology is needed for the presentation of tlie following records and notes,
which, it may be hoped, will enable other genealogists to follow the clue to its comple
tion, in a reliable genealogy of his family. — W. J. P.

70 Abraham Lincoln. [A.pril,

some light on the items Avhich I have collected, and will undoubtedly
give the clue to the connection between the Lincolns in Pennsylvania
and lead to their earlier history.

From the copy of the Friends, Records of Exeter Meeting, Penn-
fiylvania, made by Mr. William J. Buck, and deposited in the Historical
Society at Philadelphia, I find these Lincoln Records : " Exeter, mo.
meet. 3 mo. 26, 1748, William Boone and Sarah Lincoln," their marriage
was " Reported orderly accomplished." " 8th mo. 27, 1761," Ann Lincoln
(formerly Boone), condems her " outgoing in marriage," namely, for
marrying one not a member of their society.

" Ann Lincoln (Relict of Abraham Lincoln), and Daughter of James
Boone, Departed this life on the -Ith day of the 4th Mo. A. D. 1807—
aged 69 y. 11 m. 21 d. 14 h. 10 m. and was Inter'd at Exeter on the
6tli day of the week."

" The aforesaid is Avritten in a large plain hand on page 9, of Book
of ' Births Marriages and Deaths of Exeter Monthly Meeting.' The
' leaf containing this account with 9 others, has become loose from the
book being the first. May 9th, 1871."— W. J. B.

"Abraham Lincoln (the above), died 1 Mo. 31, 1806, in his 70th
year."— W\ J. B.

In the Records of the old Swedish Church at Philadelphia, and Jn the
inscriptions on the tomb-stones of the branch church at Kinsessing, we
find the family names of Abraham, Jacob, John, and possibly Thomas ?
These records are written in English from the year 1750. The name
of " Lincoln " is variously spelt in them, '* Linckhorn," " Linkhorn,"
"Linkholn," and "Lincoon." In one entry in the year 1758, it is
properly spelt " Lincoln." There can be no doubt that these are one
and the same name, for we find among the names of persons from
whom the vestrymen were chosen (see Minutes for the year 1795), two
candidates " For Kinsessing, Jacob Lincoon, Moses Lincoon," p. 174.
^'For Kinsessing," List of Candidates, "Jacob Linkhorn, Moses Link-
horn, 1st May, 1797," and from a similar list for 1805, "Jacob Lin-
coln."

The following inscriptions are taken from grave-stones in the yard
of the old Swedish church at Kinsessing :

In Memory of JACOB LINCOLN, who departed this life, June 5th, 1769, Aged
44 years.

In Memory of BARBARA LINCOLN, wife of Moses Lincoln, who departed this
. life, February 28th, 1804, Aged 32 years.

In Memory of ANN LINCOLN, who departed this life, February 8th, 1819,
Aged 94 years. Wife of J.\cob Lincoln.

In Memory of MOSES LINCOLN, who departed this life, February 22d, 1835,
Aged 79 years.

Sacred to the Memory of MOSES MARIS LINCOLN, who departed this life, Jan-
uary 22, 1839. Aged 19 years 11 months and 10 daj-s. Rest in peace.

Sacred to the Memor}^ of JACOB LINCOLN, who departed this life, November
18th, 1848, in the 63rd year of his age. Rest in peace.

Sacred to the Memory of MICHAE L LINCOLN, who Departed this Life, October
16th, 1844, Aged 43 Years, 4 Months and 24 Daye. Rest in Peace.

The above lie all together in a row. In the same yard, about forty
feet distant from these, are the following :

In Memory of ABRAM LINCOLN, who departed this life, Octr. 19th, 1811, in the
60th yiar of his age. Also ELIZABETH, Daughter of Abram & Elizabeth Lincoln,
Aged 20 months. Though lost to sight. To memory dear.

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In Memory of ELIZABETH LINCOLN, who departed this life. Feby 14th, 1855,
in the 83rd year of her age. She has left this world and gone to rest, To be with God
forever blest.

The Swedish Church in Pliiladelphia has the records of the other
churches which were its chapels. Therefore it is probable that the
extracts which I now give refer to the same family Avho are buried at
Kinsessing. I am indebted to the Eev. Mr. Simes, for his courtesy in
allowing me a thorough examination of the records of the old Swedes
Church at Philadelphia. There are no registers of any births, mar-
riages, or deaths, prior to 1 750.

P. 145, Baptisms. — " Catarina Linkhorn, at Kingsess. Born 16th
June, 1751, baptized 30 June, 1751, her Father, Jacob Linkhorn,
Mother, Anne Linkhorn, God-father, Olove Parlin, God-mother, Mary
Eambo."

P. 153, Baptism. — "Anna Linckhorn, Born 8th August, 1753, bap-
tized 23 September, 1753, her Father, Abram Linckhorn, Mother, Ann
Linckhorn, God-fathers, Moses Cox, Abraham Jonse, God-mothers,
Susanna Smitli, Brigitta Camel."

P. 161, — "John, son of Jacob and Ann Linkhorn, Born 1st February,
1756, baptized 28th March, 1756. Sureties, Joh. Justice, Eobert Faw-
seth and Elizabeth Justice."

P. 168.— "Eebecca Lincoln, Born 11 December, 17.';7, Baptized 27th
March, 1758, her parents, Jacob and Anne Lincoln. Sureties, Andrew
Bonde, Mons. Eambo and Catherine Cammel."

P, 183. — " Mary, daughter of Jacob and Ann Linkhorn, Born August
17th, 1763. Baptized Oct. 2, 1763. Sureties, John Walton, Ludwig
Stump, Margeth Campbel & Ann Yockom."

P. 192, Baptism. — " May 15th, 1766, Jacob, son of Jacob and Ann
Linkhorn. Born April 1st, 1766. Sureties, David Eobinson, Mary
Eambo and the Mother."

P. 117, Marriages.— " Oct. 8th, 1781, John Linkhorn and Elizabeth
O'Neal."

P. 11, No. 26, Marriage. — " Thomas Linnon (Lincoln ?) and Ann
Ehods, by License, the 24th day of May, 1753."

This name of " Linnon," if there be such a name, does not occur
once, except in the above instance, on these books. The entries made
at this time are very badly spelled, and these two facts, coupled with
the name of Lincoln having been Avritten three different ways, give rise
to a suspicion that the above may be " Lincoln."

A LIST OF THE FEEEHOLDEES OF SCHENECTADY,
BEFOEE THE GEANT OF GOV. DONGAK

[From Rev. J. F. Schermerhorn's MSS.]

Eej'er Schermerhorn, Symon Folckertse, Derek Brat,

William Tellei-, Jacobus Peek, Symon Groot,

Sweer Teunisse, Isaac Truax, „. 'J . Harme Vedder,

Jan Van Eps, Akes Cornells (Van Slyck), David Marynus, q^

Myndert Wemp, Jan Roterdam, ITranB Harmense von der

Sander Leendertse Glen, Teunis Swart, Boga^,

Daniel Janse, . • Pieter Jacobse Borsboom, Class van Patten,

John Maybee, -'' Benjn. Kobortse, EUas van Gyseling,

Johannes Glen, ..f yV' Cornelis Viele, Gysbert van Brackelen,

Karel ■Shrasen, '- - ■'"- Glaas de Graas, ClaasLauwerens vander Volgen,

Sias Swart, Hendrick mese Vroman, John Pottman,

Lewis Cobus, Adam Vroman, Pieter Cornelise Viele.

Isaac Switz, Jan Vroman,

72 Anniversary Address. [April,

AN ADDEESS
By David Parsons Holto^st, M.D.

Deliyered on the occasion of the Third Anniversary of the New York Genealogical and
Biographical Society, February 24th, 1872.

Mr. President axd Fellow Members : — Your appointee, after
some deliberation, lias selected a subject which has at sundry times
occupied his thoughts, and on which he has personal conclusions,
which he hopes may not be wholly devoid of interest and benefit, es-
pecially to thc«e making or about to make genealogical researches.

The selection of a single topic may possibly be more acceptable when
we call to mind the general subjects so fully presented by our worthy
President on former occasions. The yiature and uses of genealogical
science were ably portrayed in his last anniversary address.

He then presented for our consideration the requirements oi^ gene-
alogy. First, those which pertain to the investigator, viz., love of
kindred, love of investigation, an active imagination, a sound and
disciplined judgment, conscientious regard for truth, perseverance,
patience, and tact. Second, those which pertain to its arrangement
and expression in printed or written form, viz., exact definition, simple
statement, and rigid conciseness.

The same gentleman last year gave the history of the growth and
development of genealogical research in the United States, and by
special request has this evening supplemented that history to the pre-
sent date.

Tinder these circumstances, we may now venture to approach a topic
which produces a divergence of opinion among genealogists, regarding
elementary points and fundamental steps, which need special examina-
tion, serious reflection and unwavering decision at the very threshold
of genealogical pursuits. To these initial points, ladies and gentlemen,
your attention is very respectfully invited.

Previously to naming the subject of divergence, let us say a few words
in general, and in which all will probably agree.

As man from his incipient existence, in passing through successive
stages, is furnished with organs and apparatus adapted to the changing
condition of life, so the human race, in its progressive stages from gene-
ration to generation, finds or invents new agencies requisite for its for-
ward strides on the higher platform of humanity.

Man, in his modes of development, in his growth and decay, and in
many of his acts, is in strong analogy with animals ; while from them
he is undeniably and unmistakably separated by his knowledge of an-
cestors, and by his ability to transmit in forms legible to posterity a
record of his own experience.

The grand characteristic of man is his ability to transmit, to read,
and to utilize this experience. Discoveries in sciences physical and
wie/«physical of one generation thus become the inlieritance of all suc-
ceeding generations. In doing the best acts possible in our several

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callings and walks of life and in making the best possible record for
posterity, we do but pay a debt surely due to our ancestors.

The obligation here named presents two departments : that of doing
and that of recording.

Fulton, Morse, and a host of other illustrious benefactors, and a still
greater number of faithful laborers in every useful science or art, belong
to the first class — the doers.

Irving, Prescott and many other eminent Avriters, and a still greater
number of diligent chroniclers of discoveries, inventions and noble
deeds belong to the second class ; both classes honorably laboring for
the welfiire of the living, as a reivard to ancestors, who regard the pre-
sent from the heights of venerable antiquity.

: Both classes, the doers and the recorders, work in honor of ancestors
and for the good of posterity.

We read in the account of the recent sporting excursion on our
western prairies, that the Grand Duke Alexis selected a single buffalo
as an object of pursuit, instead of chasing the herd as a whole. Thus,
would we attain to a clear view of the life and experience of the early
settlers of any country, we should select individuals, and, in imagina-
tion, enter with them into their families, and go Avith them in forest,
field and town, and place ourselves in intimate sympathy with them m
their various walks of life.

In like manner let us view the development of families from the
€arly settlement of New York, Albany, Plymouth, Springfield, Boston
and other towns, through successive generations to the present time.
These serial biographies, or rather these genealogical and biographical
memorials put "in parallels ; I e., pursued and represented simultane-
ously, by charts, diagrams or records, will become generous mines,
yielding abundant materials for the historian.

These component and organic elements may be easily brought into
coordinate harmonv by the historic brain and hand.

Biography is more than the handmaid of history. It is the substra-
tum, the bone and sinew ; or rather, biography is to history what the
heart, lungs and other organs are to the human frame.

In this connexion, I beg to speak a little, in parenthesis, on two
words having in their signification, if not in their etymology, instruc-
tive analogies, viz., histology and historg. In histology (the science of
tissues), we recognize the vital action of each cell, each fibre, and every
modification of their net-work and finished tissues forming the frame
work, all working singly and in combination to make the human body
complete.

In history we deal with a net-work of ideas, revolving not merely as
cells, threads and tissues of a mortal physical body ; but in their stead
we have elemental circles, links and chains of knowledge— ideas present
to the mind singly and in combination, standing as living verities ;
forming under the imagination and the reason a warp and woof more
perfect than Gobelin tapestries— a texture which grows not by the decay
of some elements, and their replacement by others,— a system of living
textures forming a perpetually flowing body, flowing away from mate-
rial finite bounds, to the spirits of the present and successive genera-
tions. It was in accordance with this philosophic view, that the
ancients formed the word historg from roots signifying, not merely

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ideas standing as a histologic web, but as ideas flowing, flowing, flowing
to the reward of ancestors, to the welfare of the living in present time,
as well as to the benefit of posterity.

During a visit made to Boston, last summer, for the purpose of col-
lecting records of descendants of Pilgrim and Puritan ancestors, includ-
ing those of the descendants of Edward Winslow of Droitwich, Eng-
land, whose sons were among the early settlers of Plymouth and Boston,
Mass., I called upon a highly respected citizen, a descendant of Mary
Winslow, grand-daughter of the said Edward. Of course the children
of Mary AV'inslow bore the surname of her husband, and her grand-
daughter's descendants bore the several names of their respective
fathers. The honorable descendant of Mary Winslow is a scholar and
a gentleman. His manuscript notes and charts of the genealogies of
his ancestors of the Winslow and other lines, prove his personal inte-
rest in the subject. His minute and general knowledge, and his
ordinary good judgment certainly predisjiose us to give great weight to
his views on the subject of publishing genealogies of successive gene-
rations as descendants through female lines intermarried with men of
other names. He did not approve of a system whicli, under the title
of Winsloiu Genealogy, should include himself and his children ;
though he, in fact, bears the same degree of kinship to Edward Winslow
aforesaid, that he bears to his pratronymic ancestor, of a correspond-
ingly past generation.

Here begins one point of divergence. The one party, which for
greater fiicility we designate pater-linecd, would write genealogies
limited to lines bearing the patronymic of a male ancestor.

The other party, which for convenience we designate amhi-linexd,
i. e., pater-mater-lineal, would present the records of descendants of a
common ancestor, including those bearing the patronymic, and also
those of equal kinship to said ancestor, though of female lines and
changed names.

That the first named party, the pater-lineal, is numerously and
honorably represented, is evident from a recent review by William H.
Whitmore, author of works on Heraldry and Genealogy, and member
of the "Committee on Publication," of the New England Historic-
Genealogical Society, Boston — a gentleman who has under his watch-
ful observation and careful scrutiny Avhat has been done and what is
being done throughout Christendom in the department of genealogy.

Mr. Whitmore, in his review of Eev. Benjamin Woodbridge Dwight's
" History of the Descendants of Elder John Strong, of Northampton,
Mass.," says :

" This Strong genealogy ow^es much of its size to the addition of
female branches. Instead of being a novelty, it is an imitation of the
worst features of English genealogies. Our theory is, that a family
history should be built on the plan of confining the notation to the
bearers of the family name ; to the male lines. Let family feelings
have full power ; lei all the possessors of a commo)i name draw closer
the ties of TcindredP

Surely this statement of the point of divergence is unmistakably put
in language clear and concise ; but in our view, the creed which sup-
ports this pater-lineal platform, contains a /^rcMo-logical shibboleth for
membership of a genealogical family — a " close communion '' test un-
suited to the present age.

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The new-born son or tlangliter is, physiologically speaking, the
representative of father and mother ; and is in its being the fulfillment
of the Scripture declaration : '^ And they tivain sliall be one flesh."

This may have a social interpretation applicable to the married
pair ; but the strict physiological import of this text is, that the child
is the one flesh which erst Avas twain.

Ladies and Gentlemen, for a short time let us leave the historic,
literary, social and moral aspects of the subject before us ; and con-
sidering that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, let us walk int©
the physiological laboratory and note the lessons of minute and
miscroscopic anatomy, note the lessons taught by the physiological
development of the embryo. In Holy Writ we read : " So God created
man in His own image, in the image of God created He him ; male
and female created He them. And God blessed them and God said
unto them: 'Be faithful and multiply and replenish the earth and
subdue it.'" Microscopic examinations demonstrate: — that sperma-
tozoa applied to the germinal cell do not become the center of growth.
They are dissolved and their disorganized materials are absorbed by
the cell germ. From this moment of absorption the germinal cell
assumes new functions of growth. The young being, thus primarily
of the mother, develops through a series of progressive stages, nour-
ished entirely by her till the historic period of the child, which, from
the moment of its birth, is embraced in the field of genealogical
studies.

Physiological facts, harmonizing with the precepts of our holy
religion, teach us unmistakably and authoritatively that a father and
mother of equal personal merits, leaving old England; — say, in the
May Flower of Plymouth, or the Half-moon of Manhattan, are equally
entitled to honor from their children and posterity. In the series of
successive brothers and sisters, who become fathers and mothers of
parallel lines from common immigrant parents, can the advocates of the
pater-lineal system tell us at what link in the chain, or at what gene-
ration the honor of ancestors is to be transferred from the female to
the male line of posterity ? —

We maintain that, if in the act of marriage, a contract be made that
the wife shall transfer her goods and chattels, her estate, real and
personal, to her husband, there can be no law or ruling of equity by
which the fair name of her aiicestors can be so transferred or ignored
by her posterity.

The pater-linealist says: ''Let family feelings have full poiver ; let
all the possessors of a common name draw closer the ties of kindred."

My respected audience may well fancy they hear an echo of this
sentiment in these words : " Let family feelings have full power ; let
all the possessors of a common name draw closer the ties of kindred
(i. e., by narrowing their scope, by contracting their circle). Let all
the females be shut out and utterly lost in their husbands' patronymic.
Let all the inherited talent, beauty, amiability and grace drawn from
the mother's family be credited to the patronymic of the husband." !

Can the advocates of the pater-lineal school have forgotten that it
has been generally conceded, that the most distinguished men of any
age, are the sons of remarkable mothers ?

Pater-linealists reply: This inherited maternal greatness applies

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only to the first, second, or third generation from the mother ; when
her influence is obliterated, and only ancient j^ntertud glory shines!

Yes, forsooth, pater-linealists, keeping full records of sons, sons'
sons, and their sons' sons down the long stream of successive genera-
tions ; and omitting to keep any records of the descendants in female
lines — or at most, of only one female to a hundred males — and then,
having data on one side only ; and, closing their eyes to the other
class, triumphantly speak of a comparison !

In contrast with the doctrine of the pater-linealists, hear ye what
saith the Scriptures : " Honor thy father a7ul thy mother, that thy
days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."

Also, in the Biblical account of Creation, we observe that the Lord
first formed inorganic materials not endowed with life. Secondly:
He formed the vegetable kingdom, endowed with the power of appro-
priating these inorganic bodies to their own growth and life functions,
and to the progressive transformations of inorganic matters into pro-
ducts suited to the needs of a higher order of creation. Tliirdly : He
formed animals requiring for their sustenance the compounds and
products of vegetable life. Fourtldy : He made man, requiring for his
highest development both vegetable and animal products.

We thus learn the order of Creation ; and that the primary forms
are bases for a secondary and higher class; and from that order we
infer the relative degree of perfection in the objects and beings created.

Without doubting the power of God to have chosen a different order
of Creation, it is sufficient for us to see what His chosen order was, as
revealed in the Bible, an order which perfectly harmonizes with what
the physiologist sees in progressive stages of life-forms, now, to prevail.

Finally : The Lord created woman ; and, profiting by the rule thus
far observed, we might infer lier superiority to man. The highest
civilization of the ancients placed woman mistress only of housework
and domestic arts, and though admitted to the friendship of her hus-
band, she Avas not an equal participant in receiving guests. Her hus-
band would have been dishonored, in their eyes, by her equal partici-
l^ation at the festive board. Clouds of ignorance, prejudice and injustice
for thousands of years darkened the minds of men. Slowly have those
clouds been diminishing in density and extent. Slowly has social equal-
ity of woman to man been progressively and approximately admitted.

It is within the memory of those now living, that girls for the first
time were admitted to public schools in Boston.

Mr. Sylvester Judd, whose historical researches are generally found
to be correct, says: The laws of Massachusetts Colony and the votes of
towns, relating to schools, used the word "children," and did not
exclude females; yet it is abundantly evident that girls did not
ordinarily continue to attend the town schools, many years, in the old
towns. There was no controversy on the subject ; it seems to have
been considered unnecessary that girls should be instructed in public
schools.

There were many cheap, private schools in Massachusetts and Con-
necticut in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, kept by '"dames"
in their own rooms, where girls were instructed to read and sew, and,
in some, small boys were taught to read.

Writing was considered much less important, and it was not judged
necessary that females in common life should learn to write.

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Some of the newer towns settled in the last centiiry were more
liberal in schooling the girls than the old ones. Many of the old
towns were long remiss. ^Boston did not permit females to attend the
public schools till 1790, and Northampton did not admit them into
the town schools till 1802 ! It was an nnheard of thing for girls to
be instructed by a master, in Ipswich, Mass., till about 1769. Even in
these latter times the mother and her daughters, and their descendants
in the line of daughters are kept in the background; while the hus-
band, the sons and their descendants in the line of sons are placed in
honor by Christian genealogists.

Thanks to God for giving vision to the blind, and understanding to
those dull of comprehension ; so that now the correct interpretation of
the Holv Scriptures, and the right application of the doctrines_ of
Christianity harmonize with the revelations of physiology in defining
the position of woman. The shackles of her thraldom are so far dis-
solved, that the present generation looks with incredulity upon the
past neglect and wrong inflicted upon her.

It is with great pleasure we state, that the late Chancellor Walworth,
in his great work, the "Hyde Genealogy,'' nobly honored the memory
of his mother, Apphia Hyde, and that of his great-great-grand-
mother, Mary Winslow, by tracing their ancestry and cdl their descend-
ajiis down to the latest born at the date of his large volumes, which
now stand and will stand as witnesses — that — that— that the world
yet moves — in favor of the mater-lineals !

In the same category with this work of Chancellor Walworth, do we
place the recent work of our fellow-laborer. Rev. Benjamin \Yoodbridge
Dwight, the "Strong Genealogy,'- written in honor of his mother,
Sophia W. Strong, her ancestors and their descendants, in both male
and female lines.

It is probable the reverend gentleman may, on some occasion, have
selected as a text for his people, Deiit. xxxii.— 16, "Cursed be he that
setteth light by his father or Ms mother ; and all the people shall say.
Amen." In a former text quoted, honoring the mother is declared a
virtue with reward; here, setting light by the mother is pronounced
a crime, snJjject to punishment.

The works of Chancellor Walworth, Rev. Mr. Dwight, and other
mater-lineal genealogists harmonize with the doctrine of these and
many other analagous texts of Scripture. The Strong Genealogy
would, in our judgment, have been more convenient for a reference
had there been used exponents for the several generations; and also
the system of duplicate serials making alternate references, after the
method used in that model work by Rev. Edmund E. Slafter, Corres-
ponding Secretary of the New England Historic-Genealogical Society.
We do not claim perfection for these authors.

Spots in the sun may, for aught we know, be designed to nioderate
the intensity of light ; which might otherwise dazzle or strike with
blindness the feeble, erring mortals of earth.

But it is said : if every one is to be recorded in every genealogy to
which he can be traced by cmy line of descent, he must be recorded in
over one hundred families, even in the eight generations covered by
New York or New England History.

This is the very j^oint for ivliich we contend. Our immigrant

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ancestors, fathers and mothers, together braved the dangers of ocean
and forest, wild beasts and savage Indians. They mntually shared in
the hardships of pioneer life, and in the common struggles of the
early colonies, and in the rearing of families. Trials and sufferings
they endured in the hope of securing not merely a home for them-
selves, — but a home and institutions of freedom, and religion for their
offspring. This hope applied to their daughters as well as to their
sons, and extended to generations that should be born to them.

If the father of Mary Winslow above named, has as his descendants
several hundred families ; of whom one hundred, being the descendants
of the said Mary, bear one hundred different surnames ; and some
pious descendant of hers should now undertake to write her biography
and the genealogy of her descendants ; then these one hundred families
would ALL be equally included.

They would severally bear to Mr. Winslow, the father of Mary, the
same degree of consanguinity that a son bearing the patronymic, Wins-
low, of any generation correspondingly equidistant would bear to the
said father.

Thus much for a genealogy in the descending scale — genealogical
records or tracings by chart or otherwise from ancestors down to the
youngtst twigs in both male and female lines.

We confess it is not the duty of all persons to systematically or zeal-
ously attend to genealogical matters ; and of those who do write geneal-
ogies, it is not necessarily the duty of every author to survey minutely
all the branches of ascending and descending lines of ancestry and pos-
terity. Circumstances may enable a person with great facility to collect
facts in one line which would be entirely inaccessible to another writer.
The motto of Genealogists is :

" Cultivate well the field undertaken, and leave to others what they will do better."

Thus, a resident of Windsor or Lyme, Connecticut, undertaking to
write the genealogy of the Griswold family of that State, would natur-
ally begin with Edward Griswold, of Kenilworth, England, and give the
full record of his children who came to America, and that of their chil-
dren and grand-children. In his records of the fourth generation in
America, he would come to Phebe^ Griswold, the sister of Gov. Mathew^
Griswold, of Lyme. He would find this Phebe^ married 14 Dec. 1731,
the Ilev. Jonathan' Parsons, who was born at West Spiicgfield, Mass.,
the celebrated Divine of Newburyport, the friend of George Whitfield.
At this point of our author's records of the Griswold family, he learns
that the family of Phebe'' and her husband, Eev. Dr. Jonathan^ Parsons
is being very thoroughly written by one who from residence or rela-
tionship has a predilection to study the genealogy of the Parsons family,
and who from his location, or from inherited or acquired records has
special facilities for making a Parsons Memorial ; including complete
records of the descendants of the said Phebe^ Griswold.

At this stage, the two genealogists become co-laborers. While the
author from Lyme may feel an interest in Phebe* and her descendants
equal to that which he feels for her brother, Gov. Mathew,-* he may never-
theless avail himself of the results of his co-laborer, giving him due
credit, and embody the records of Phebe/* and her descendants in his
Griswold genealogy ; or, at his election, he may deliberately refer his
readers to her records as found in the Parsons Genealogy, published or

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about to be published. By such reference he in no manner ignores
Phebe's rights and the rights of her descendants of whatever name to
an equal representation in the said Griswold Memorial.

In like manner, if some other author has specially studied the family
records of Thoinas* Griswold or of any other brother of Phebe^ and
Mathew/ and has published or is about to publish them, a similar refer-
ence by the author from Lyme may be made with equal propriety, —
{hit not with greater,) than in the case of the sister Phebe.-i Edward
Griswold and his wife, of Kenilworth, England, common ancestor of
these families, had they been endowed with a foreknowledge of their
descendants in America, would have been unwilling to have had stricken
from their view the career of their daughters and their offspring repre-
sented in those distinguished Connecticut families Hillhouse,

Bushnell, Elliott, McCurdy — and others in whom the said Edward and
his wife are now represented by ties of consanguinity equal, if not supe-
rior, to those in the so-called direct male line of Griswolds.

Our subject may receive illustration from another stand-point, show-
ing the truth of the theory of mater-linealists and ambi-linealists, and
the justice of their practice.

This stand-point presents to view an Association" of Ancestors in
diverging lines, commencing at some given point comparatively recent,
and increasing in a two-fold ratio (excepting the cases of consanguine-
ous intermarriages), as the ascent is made from generation to gener-
ation towards the maximum of divergence ; at which point by

reason of consanguineous intermarriages, the outer lines of the series
approximate (inversely analagous to the aforesaid divergence) — the
number of ancestors regularly diminishing, till all terminate in our

first parents, the happy pair in the Garden of Eden. The first

section of this Association of Ancestors, presented to view from this
stand-point, containing five generations, is denominated the '• Seize

<^UAETIERS."

In the last Anniversary address Dr. Stiles, speaking of the " Classi-
■fication of Genealogies " says: The '' Seize Quartiers " (or literally, the
sixteen heads, from which one derives his descent ") is that which
involves the equal consideration of all progenitors of equal degrees and
generations. It is the system Avhich has generally obtained through-
out the continent of Europe, and Avhich I believe is growing rapidly in
favor among American genealogists."

For additional remarks of Dr. Stiles on the '' Seize Quartiers" refer-
ence is respectfully made to Vol. 2, page 75 of the N. Y. Genealogical
and Biographical Record. In Vol. I, No. 4 of the Record may be found
on page 2Gth, an article by our felloAV-laborer, Eev. Beverley R. Betts,
illustrating the use of the word Quarter, and Quartering in marshall-
ing arms. He says: "A very important part of Heraldry in this coun-
try is included under the head of Marshalling. This, in its strict
meaning, is the arranging of several coats in one shield, according to
certain laws, for the purpose of showing the descent of the person who
bears them ; but involves also the explaining and elucidating such
shields or atchievements, when they are formed. This is one way in
which the intimate connection x)f Armoury and Genealogy is shown.
An atchievement may be a guide to a forgotten pedigree. A pedigree
may explain the mysteries of an atchievement, or may give the means
of constructing one."

80 Anniversary Address. [April,

Again I quote from Dr. Stiles : "The end and scope of genealogists in
this country is for the most part very different from those published on
the European continent. There the endeavor of such studies is to con-
nect one's self with noble and distinguished families or to ascertain
rights to titles and estates. But here we find our American genealo-
gists true to the American theory that every man is to be measured by
his own worth and works."

Dr. Stiles seems to have been of St. Paul's way of thinking, who, far
from ignoring ancestral virtues, recited to Timothy the graces he
inherited from his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois ; and at the
same time, like a sensible man, cautioned him against relying on such
or any inheritance as a substitute for personal acts. St. Paul seems to
have been a genealogist of the mater-lineal party; reciting the graces
found in the maternal line of ancestry, and saying not a word about
paternal lines. Our pater-linealist brethren cannot claim St. Pauh
Holy Writ, both in the Old and New Testament, abounds in genealo-
gical records : but it will be observed none go beyond our first earthly
parents, as created by the Lord.

Canst thou by searching find out God ? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto per-
fection? — Job xi, 7.

In view of the majesty and infinity of God, the Creator, St. Paul gives
a caution against extending genealogical researches beyond the finite;
i. e. beyond Adam and Eve. He cautions against going to the infinite,,
to the endless ; for surely " C7idless" as applied to a serial progression,
from generation back to generation, can rest only in God.

We plead, therefore, from all considerations for the untrammeled
PRIVILEGE of genealogists, mai^er-linealists, jua/e^'-linealists, and amhi-
linealists, Avithout professional censure, to exercise their powers, accord-
ing to their several opportunities, in the discharge of a pious duty, in
paternal and maternal aspects. But whoever publishes a book of gene-
alogies, whether of Strongs, Dwights, Whitmores or others, contain-
ing only the descendants in male lines of the patronymic, should add
to the title some qualifying word, implying the jyar^/rti scope embraced;
otherwise, if the record commences with the great, great grandfather
(there being no sanguineous intermarriages), the title might lack fif-
teen-si.ctee7iths of being true ; for certainly only one-sixteenth part of
the blood of great, great grand children, is referable to the patronymic
ancestor of the fifth ascending generation.

It has been said, that in an ambi-lineal book, the reference numbers,
or serial numbers, should be limited to members bearing the patronymic
— that if the female lines are regularly given, these shotdd be outside of
the serial numeration.

I have already, in anticipation, replied to tliis hack ground position ;
and without misgivings claim for them an equal and concurrent
enumeration.

Thanks to the Arabs for their easy flowing numeration and figures.
In these days of steamboats, electric telegraphs and Yankee notions
— elevated, arcade and underground railroads, shame to us, genealogists,
if we fail to devise and execute some mode, plan or syste7n by which
references shall be easy and sure ; and in a summary, or otherwise, so
arranged that the total of the patronymic, as well as the total of any
other name, may be clearly seen in tabular or other form.

1872.] Ancient Families of Albany. 81:

In proof of our appreciation of the Arabs and for other good reasons
let lis not hesitate to adopt a system of double numbering and duplicate^
reference so well illustrated (in part) in the Slafter Memorial.

The evening of our Third Anniversary, this 24th February, 1872,
hastens to its close, and with the flowing moments rush to my mind
numerous items relating to the work before us ; but in deference to
the physical, intellectual and social requirements of my audience, these
many impulses must now be suppressed. One partiug hope, we may,,
however, express — that the measures already initiated for a fire-proof
buildiug suited to the needs of our Society may be speedily carried for-
ward to a successful issue. We need in New York a building analagous
to that which the New England Historic-Genealogical Society, after
twenty-five years of honorable existence and eminent usefulness, has
recently attained in Boston ; commodious, favorably located, with, its
reading, its conversation, and committee rooms, its hall for meetings
of the Society, and a fire-proof apartment for the safe-keeping of such
documents as are of rare merit, and of which the loss would be irre-
parable.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HISTOEY OF THE ANCIENT

DUTCH FAMILIES OF ALBANY.

By Jon^athan Peaeson, M.A,

CUYLEE.
(First Three Generations.)

Hekdrick Cutler, tailor, born in 1637, came to Albany about
1664, and bought a lot on the Hill, on the east side of North Pearl street
near State street; in 1680 he owned a lot on the south side of State street,
west of Pearl, " near ye Fort," which after his death passed into the pos-
session of his son-in-law, PieterVan Brugh. In 1675, he made his brother
Eeynier, " cnoopemaecher tot Amsterdam," his attorney, to receive cer-
tain property of Pieter Nicolaas Gouverneur, then residing at Amster-
dam. He was deceased in 1691, and his wife Anna, in 1703. They
had the following children : —

Johannes, eldest, born in 1661.

Abraham.

Maria, baptized in New York, March 13, 1678.

Rachel.

Sarah.

JoHAKNES Cutler, eldest son of Hendrick Cuyler, was a trader,
admitted freeman of New York city, 1696, and Mayor of Albany,
1725-6 ; he had a lot on the east side of Pearl street, second south of
Steuben street, extending through to James street. He married Elsje,
daughter of Major Dirk Wesselse Ten Broeck, November 2, 1684. She
was buried in 'the church, April 14, 1746. They had the following
children baptized in the Albany Church : —

Anna, Nov. 29, 1685.

Christina, Sept. 2.5, 168Y.

Christina, Dec. 4, 1689, and buried in the church, Nov. 20, 1755.

Hendrick, Jan 10, 1692.

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Saea, Oct. 22, 1693.

Elsje, Aug. 25, 1695.

Cornelius, baptized in New York, Feb. 14, 1697.

Johannes, Feb. 19, 1699.

Maria, Nov. 25, 1702.

Elisabeth, May 13, 1705.

Rachel, Sept. 21, 1707.

R.^CHEL, Nov. 27, 1709.

Abraham Cuyler, son of Hendrick Cuyler, trader, married Caatje,
daughter of Jan Janse Bleecker, November 17, 1689. He Avas buried
in the eliurch, July 14, 1747. She died April 8, and was buried in the
church, April 11, 1734. They had the following children baptized in
the Albany Church : —

Hendrick, born in New York, Dec. 22, 1690. I

Grietje, baptized Oct. 30, 1692.

Anna, April 14, 1695, and died Nov. 17, 1709.

Johannes, June 26, 1698.

Sara, April 28, 1700.

Mari.\, April 4, 1703, and was buried Feb. 18, 1722.

Sara, Oct. 6, 1706.

Catharina, Feb. 20, 1709.

Abrah.^m, Dec. 29, 1713.

NicoLAAS, June 28, 1716.

Maria Cuyler, daughter of Hendrick Cuyler, married John Cruger,
in New York, March 5, 1703. They had the following children bap-
tized in New York : —

Elisabeth, June 9, 1703.
An.na, April 2, 1704.

TiELEMAN, Nov. 11, 1705.

Hendrick, Nov. 26, 1707.
John, July 19, 1710.
Maria, June 8, 1712.
Sara, Dec. 8, 1714.
Maria, May 11, 1718.

Rachel Cuyler, daughter of Hendrick Cuyler, married Captain
Myndert, son of David Pieterse Schuyler, October 36, 1693, in New
York. He was buried in the church at Albany, October 21, 1755 ; she
was buried in the church, July 24, 1747. They had two daughters,
Anna, baptized February 28, 1697, who married Johannes De Peyster,
and Rachel.

Sara Cuyler, daughter of Hendrick Cuyler, married Capt. Pieter
Van Brugh, son of Johannes Van Brugh, of New York, November 2,
1688, in New York. They had a daughter, Catharine, baptized in New-
York, November 10, 1689.

DOUW.

Capt.Volkebt Janse Douw, from Frederickstadt, was in Beverwyck,
1638-1686. His house lot was on the west corner of State street and
Broadway, property still owned by the family. He was a trader and
brewer, and in connection with Jan Thomase Witbeck, dealt largely in
real estate. Their brewery, situated on the easterly half of the 'Ex-

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change block, and extending to the river, they sold in 1675, to Harmen
Rutgers, son of Rntger Jacobsen. In 1663, they bought of the Mahi-
kanders, Schotack or Apjen's [little monkey's] Island and the mainland
lying east of it, He also owned Constapers Island, lying opposite
Bethlehem, half of which, in 1677, he sold to Pieter Winne. In 1672,
he owned Schuffer's Island below Beeren Island, which he sold to
Barent Pieterse Coeymans. He married Dorotee Janse Van Breestede,
April 19, 1650. in New Amsterdam. She was sister of Eutger Jacob-
sen's wife, and died November 22, 1681. He was deceased in 1686.
They had the following sons, all of whom grew to maturity and
had families : Jonas, the eldest, Henderick, Volkert, and probably
Andries.

JoxAS VoLKERTSE, eldest son of Capt. Volkert Janse Douw, married
first Magdalena, daughter of Pieter Quackenbos, November 14, 1683,
and secondly, Catrina, daughter of Jan Thomase Witbeck, and widow
of Jacob Sanderse Glen, April 24, 1696 ; on the 7th of October, 1736,
" hy in den Heer onslajje op een Donderdag omtrent te 2 ure namiddag,
en ' Smaendags hegraven na dat hy vier loeken sichgeivest is," in Green-
bush. They had the following children : —

Maritie, baptized Oct. 19, 1684.

Volkert, born Nov. 14, 1686, and died April 17, 1711.

DoROTUEE, born June 22, 1689.

Pieter, born Mar. 24, 1692, and died Aug. 21, 1775.

AxDRiES, son of Volkert Janse Douw, in 1684, was master of the
open boat, John, plying between iVlbany and New York. He married
first, Eflfie, daughter of Capt. Hans Hendrickse ; secondly, Lydia De
Meyer ; and thirdly, Adriana Vander Grift, in New York, Feb. 24,
1708. They had the following children : —

JoHANNE.s, baptized in Albany, Oct. 10, 1686.
Catharina, baptized Nov. 26, 1704.
Catharina, baptized in New Yorlc, Dec. 19, 1708.
Rynier, baptized in New York, Nov. 5, iVio.
Volkert, baptized in Albany, April 3, 1713.

Hendrick, son of Capt. Volkert Janse Douw, married Neeltie,
daughter of Myndertse Frederickse [Van Yvere] and " wedmve van
Marten Gerritse Van Bergen," October 3, 1697. He was buried May
18, 1751. The following children were baptized in the Albany
Church : —

Volkert, June 26, 1698.
Volkert, Sept. 3. 1699.
Dorothea, Mar. 23, 1701.
Pieterje, Aug. 16, 1702.
Johannes, June 25, 1704.
Neeltie, Nov. 27, 1709.

Volkert, son of Capt. Volkert Janse Douw, married Margaret,
daughter of Abraham Van Fricht, November 16, 1701. She was
buried January, 1752; he, September 2, 1753. They had the following
children baptized in the Albany Church : —

Dorothea, Aug. 16, 1702.
Abraham, Nov. 17, 1706.
Johannes, Jan. 12, 1709.
Elisabeth, Oct. 24, 1711.
M.^rgarita, April 14, 1717.

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GANSEVOORT.

Hakmen Harmense Van Gansevoort, brewer, settled in Bever-
wyck as early as 1660; in 1677, he bought of Ponlus Martense Van
Benthuysen, the lot on the south corner of Broadway and Maiden
lane, which is still owned by his descendants. He married Maritie
Leendertse Conyn, daughter of Leendert Philipse Conyn ; she was
buried January 7, 1743. The following children were baptized in the
Albany Church : —

Leendert, baptized Sept. 19, 1683.

Rachel, June 20, 1686.

Lydia, July 20, 1690.

Rebecca, July 9, 1693.

Hendrick, Sept. 27. 1696, buried Sept. 27, 1746.

Leendert, eldest son of Harnien Gansevoort, married Catrina,
daughter of Johannes De Wandelaer, May 11, 1712. He died Novem-
ber oO, 1763 ; she died Aug. 16, 1767. He resided on the Stanwix Hall
lot. The following children were baptized in the Albany Church : —

Harmen, April 20, 1713 (?), married Magdalena, daughter of Petrus Douw.

Hendrick, Aug:. 19, 1716.

Sara, Dec. 28,1718.

Johannes, April 7, 1721, married first, Maria Douw; and secondly, Effie Beeckman. ■^

Maria, June 9, 1723, buried Oct. 3, 1739.

PiETER, July 25, 1725, married Gcrritje, daughter of Jacob Ten Eyck.

Elsie, Sept. 17, 1727, buried March 20, 1753.

Agnietie, Feb. 4, 1730.

LANSING.

Gerrit Lansing (Lansingh, Lansinck), early came to Beverwyck
from Hassell, near Zwoll, in Overyssell, and was deceased before Octo-
ber 3, 1679. He left the following children: Gerrit, Hendrick,
Johannes, Aeltie, Gysbertje, and Hilletie.

Gerrit, son of Gerrit Lansing, baker and trader, resided at different
times in Albany, Schenectady and New York ; about 1692 he married
a second wife, Catryntie Sanderse Glen, widow of Cornelis Barentse
Van Ditmars, who was killed at the burning of Schenectady in 1690;
and thirdly, about 1696, Elsie * * * jje had the following

children: —

Elisabeth, baptized in Albany, Jan. 20, 1689.

Gerrit, Aug. 20, 1693.

Johannes, Mar. 10, 1695.

Anna, baptized in New York, March 28, 1697.

Elsie, baptized in New York, March 12, 1699.

Sander, baptized in New York, April 20, 1701.

Susanna, baptized in New York, Jan. 5, 1703.

Evert, baptized in Albany, Dec 31, 1704.

Jacob [Jacobus?], Dec. 22, 1706.

Abraham. Feb. 27, 1709.

Isaac (V), Jacob (?).

Hendrick, son of Gerrit Lansing, in Albany as early as 1 666 ; died

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July 11, 1709. He married Lysbet * * * , and had the following
children : —

Alida, baptized July 3, 1685.

Jacob.

Hendrick.

Maria, wife of Huybert Gerritse.

*" JoHANXES, son of GeiTit Lansing, trader, in 1678, married Geertie
Ooosense Van 8chaaick, widow of Hendrick Coster; naturalized in
1715 ; was buried in the church, February 36, 1728. He had the fol-
lowing children : —

Elisabet, born in 1679, married Stephanus Groesbeck, in 1699.

Geertruy, baptized Nov. 2, 1684, married Reyer Gerritse.

JoHAN.xES, Sept. 4, 1687.

Engeltie, Aug. 17, 1690.

Gerrit.

Abrahaai.

Aeltie, daughter of Gerrit Lansing, married Gerrit Van Slichten-
iorst. She had the following children : Hillegonda, Gerrit, Eachel,
Oouda.

Gysbertje, daughter of Gerrit Lansing, married Hendrick Janse
Eoseboom, and had the following children : Johannes, Gerrit, Hende-
rick, Myndert and Margarita, who married Pieter Thomase Mingael,

HiLLETiE, daughter of Gerrit Lansing, married Storm Van Der Zee,
son of Albert Andriese Bratt. She had two sons who lived to maturity
and left families — Albert and Wouter, besides a daughter, Anna, who
married Johannes Becker, Jr.

PUBLIC RECORDS OF ENGLAND,

CONTAINED^IN THE ReCOED HoUSE lif LONDON.

A Paper read by Mr. Charles 'A. Cole, of London, at the Regular Meeting of the
Society, May 28th, 1870.

The earliest and most important record, preserved in the English
*' Public Record Office," which affects the history of the land and those
who possessed it, is the '^ Doynesday Booh" The survey commenced in
the year 1085, by the order of William the Conqueror. The commis-
sioners who were sent out to complete the survey, were to ascertain the
name of every place ; who held any portion of the land in the time of
King Edward the Confessor ; who was the present possessor ; the
measure and extent of the land ; the description and degree of the ten-
ants ; what free men ; how many tenants in soccage ; what quantity of
wood ; how much meadow and pasture ; Avhat mills and fish-ponds, or
mines ; how much added or taken away ; what the gross value was in
King Edward's time ; what the present value ; and other details that
identified every yard of ground surveyed, and what it was worth. All
this was to be triply estimated. First, as the estate was held in the
time of the Confessor ; tJmi. as it was bestowed by King William the

86 Public Records of England. [April,

Conqueror ; Thirdly, as its value stood at the formation of the survey ;
and to state whether any advance could be made in the value. The
drift of these pertinent investigations is evident. The Conqueror
wished to know the worth of his conquest. It can, of course, be at
once imagined how interesting are the details of these two priceless
and perfectly preserved volumes, to any one engaged in the quest of
exact topographical, historical, or genealogical data, and hence it will
be understood that every county history which has been compiled in
the English counties, takes " Domesday Booh " as its fountain-head
and first great source of information. It was printed in two folio vol-
umes, witli a folio volume of index, early in the present century ; and
within the last few years, has been photo-zincographed by Sir Henry
James, of the Royal Engineers, and his assistants, at the government
expense, so that the contents are virtually within the reach of every one
who chooses to master its obsolete language, and the intricate abbrevi-
ations of the text.

Eecords, in general, have been marked out into three classes ; (1)
Inrolhnents, which are intended to be official and authentic records of
lawful acts made by the proper officer of any court, upon rolls, or in
some cases, in official entry-books of the same court ; (2) Memoranda
of acts or instruments brought into the proper office of any court by
parties in interest therein (or by their agents), either in the form of
rolls, or otherwise, and preserved in bundles or on files; (3) Boohs of
Entries, containing memoranda of acts, &c., entered by officers of the
court.

The law courts of England most prominent and fullest of copious
memoranda for the genealogist's use, are the Courts of Chancery, Ex-
chequer, Queen^s Bench, and Common Pleas. Their departments and
connections need not be enumerated here, they would puzzle tlie most
learned antiquarian in their mere nomenclature, at the first glance.
Nor is it necessary to speak of the Cou7-t of Chivalry, the Court Mar-
shal, the Co^irt of Star Chamber, the Cou7't of Wards and Liveries^
and others of a kindred type, which served a particular purpose, and
then passed away, being merged in the greater courts. To these may be
added the immense masses of missives, letters, and papers, connected
with the several state offices and public commissions, which are replete
with personal details of every description,

The king's palace appears anciently to have been the proper place for
the records of the courts. The Exchequer, the Chancery, and the
Sovereign Courts of Judicature, followed the king from place to place,
and the records were kept at the court or palace of the occasional resi-
dence of the sovereign. And when the courts became stationary, they
were held Avithin the precincts of the king's palace, and the records re-
mained with the courts.

The old historian of London writes, " the King, Henry III, ordained
that there should be three judgment seats in the great hall of West-
minster ; the Common Pleas, at the entry of the hall, on the right
hand ; the King's Bench at the upper end of the hall, on the right
hand, or south-east corner ; the Chancery on the left hand, or south-
west corner. Within the entry, into the Hall ot Westminster, on either
side, are ascendings up into large chambers, without the hall, adjoining
thereto, wherein certain courts are kept ; namely, on the right hand is

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the Court of Exchequer. This CoiTrt of Exchequer hath of old time,
and, as I think, since the Conquest, been kept at Westminster, not-
withstanding sometimes removed thence, by commandment of the
king, for a time, and after restored again, as namely, in the year 1209,
King John commanded the Exchequer to be removed from Westmin-
ster to Northampton, &c. On the left hand, above the stairs, is the
Duchy Chamber, wherein is kept the court for the Duchy of Lancaster,
The rolls and records of this court are in the custody of the clerk, to
whose office they appertain ; but the king's evidences, leases, and grants
of Duchyland, are in the keeping of the auditors. Then is there in
another chamber, the office of the receipts of the Queens revenues for the
Crown, that is, the Keceipt of the Exchequer. Then there is also
the Star Chamher. This Star Chamber anciently was the Council
Chamber Avithin the king's palace of Westminster, where the king's
council sat. At the upper end of the great hall, by the King's Bench,
is a going up to a great chamber, called Wliitehcdl, wherein is now kept
ihQ Court of Wards and Liveries \ and adjoining thereto is the Court
of Requests. Within the ancient palace is the Ring's Treasury, which
in 1303 (31 Edward I) was robbed. Besides the treasury for money
there was within the palace another Treasury of Eecords, relating to
the kingdom's puldic afftiirs, preserved in certain chambers and rooms.
Here are reposited many ancient and precious records. As within the
place called particularly ' The Treasury, ' where once the Court of
Wards was kept, are the Eecords of Leagues with the realms of Arra-
gon, Flanders, Germany, and some of France and other places. Also,
there are many records relating to the casting off the Bishop of Eome's
authority, and the subscriptions of almost all the priests of the realm
to the king's supremacy, and the books of the orders of St. George and
St. Michael, the covenants of marriage between King Philip and
Queen Mary, and sundry books of foreign accounts and other matters
of state. Also, within the Abbey of Westminster, there was an older
Treasury than that of the palace, which was called The Old Treasury,
a place always designed for the custody of the leagues of the kingdom ;
it was vaulted with stone, and had chests and presses that were empty.
There is also another treasury in the Abbey of Westminster, vaulted
also with stone, and so out of danger by fire, but it wanted reparations
both in glass and lead. Here were kept all, or the most part of, the
records of the King's Bench and Common Fleas, fines, zvrifsand assizes,
of all the kings since the conquest, until the most part of the reign of
Henry VIII. Also, in the custody of the Lord Treasurer and Cham-
berlain of the Exchequer, were abundance of records in bags, as records
of pleas and perambulations, and inquisitions of forests ; records of
many men's lands in England and Wales, as c07irt rolls, auditor's ac-
counts, accounts of sundry Erench counties, also deeds of purchase
made by sundry of Queen Elizabeth's progenitors, for sundry their
honours, manors and lands."

This careful antiquary, however, only mentions the records and re-
positories in and about Westminster Hall, and tells us nothing in this
summary of the immense magazine of archives in the tower of London
and elsewhere,

Every student will be pleased to learn that these and all the public
records of England are now assembled, or in course of being assembled.

88 Fublic Records of England. [April,

in one vast central edifice in London. It is a fire-proof construction,
with stone walls, and iron shelves and racks, and shelters, under its
roof, the contents of more than three-score repositories, formerly used,
some of which were ill-lighted, badly ventilated holes and corners,
lofts and vaults, and all of them little suited for the safe custody and
preservation of these unique masses of public archives. The Puhlic
Record Office, on the Koll's estate. Chancery Lane, London, is vigilantly
watched, "day and night, but admission is granted, without let or hin-
drance, to any one desirous of inspecting its treasures, and consulting
what is inscribed on their multitudinous divisions. All fees have been
abolished by the present Master of the Eolls, Lord Romilly, the keeper
of the public records, acting under the intelligent counsel of Sir T.
DuflFus Hardy, the deputy keeper. Both these gentlemen are devoted,
earnest and untiring friends to archseological enquiry, and promote, in
every way, the unreserved and open study of the muniments entrusted
to their charge ; both have helped the public to the use and consulta-
tion of the public's own property, the national archives, more than any
custodians who have gone before them.

There is a chronological inventory of all public muniments in the
office, and the officers in charge readily and gratuitously impart their
knowledge of the various departments for which they are answerable, to
any inquirer. And it will be easily understood that such a duty is not
an ordinary, light, or facile one, when we consider what a crowd of
heedless, frivolous, half-informed folk, throughout the empire, resort to
this oflice, in search of the facts which may connect them with this or
that great family, or entitle them to this or that unclaimed property,
concerning which the public records afibrd an endless amount of accu-
rate intelligence. It may, indeed, be emphatically asserted, that there
is not a public ofiice in England which better fulfils its ministration
than The Public Record Office. Nor is there one which is content to
labor with more frugal reward, or has more honorable duty to accom-
plish.

Of course, calendars or indexes, some printed, the majority in MSS.,
have been prepared, or are in progress of preparation, by which ready
access is to be obtained to the documents. And, in some instances, the
information is so carefully condensed in the calendar, that the enquirer
lias no need to turn to the record itself, and is saved all further trouble
or delay.

It is impossible, within the limit assigned us, to give any adequate
insight into the value of the vast quarries of material, in which the
genealogical explorer may dig and delve, if he cares to approach and
essay the English Public Records, ranging over a period of six and a
half centuries. Some very prominent classes of records, however,
occur to mind, among which I may mention the inquisitions post-
mortem, or after-death investigations, issued under the authority of the
Courts of Chancery or Exchequer, and which are of primary import-
ance. They begin in the reign of Henry II, in the year 1154. They
were taken by virtue of Avrits directed to the officer of each county, or
district, to summon a jury on oath, who Avere to enquire on oath what
lands any particular person died seized of, or possessed with, and by
what rents or services the same were held, and who was the next heir,
and of what age he was, that the king might be informed of his right

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to retain the lands or hold tliem in ward, nntil the heir came of age.
They also show whether the tenant was attainted of treason, or an
alien, in either of which cases, the king resumed the right of posses-
sion. They likewise show the quantity, quality, and value of the lands
of which each died seized.

A curious illustration of the laws relating to marriage and inherit-
ance is furnished by an inquisition, photo-zincographed in the Book of
Facsimiles of National M8S. It was the inquisition taken at Salis-
bury, on Tuesday after the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin, 1254,
upon the death of William de Cardunville. William was a tenant-in-
chief of the king, and had married a woman named Alice, with whom
he had lived for sixteen years, and by Avhom he had several children,
one of whom, a boy, Richard, would have been his heir but for a very
material obstacle. About a year before the death of William de Car-
-dunville, a woman named Joan, by whom he had a son, also named
Eichard, many years previously, appeared, and sued William in the
Ecclesiastical Court, as her husband. She pleaded tlie j^roniise he had
made to her, and upon proof, judgment was given in her favor, and the
other woman, who had been his wife for sixteen years, was divorced.

The jury, however, doubting whether Joan's son, Richard, aged
twenty-four years, is really heir, to the exclusion of Alice's son,
Richard, as Joan had not been "solemnly espoused at the Church
door," returned, in default of both sons, that Robert de Cardunville,
their fathers brother is his heir. There is no necessity to insist upon
the direct value of such exact notabilia to the pedigree hunter, or to
the local or general historian.

From the Pipe Bolls, — a series of records of account of monies
received and expended for the Crown, extending from the time of
Henry II to the abolition of the office in the third year of King
William IV, — the entries of debts, the responsibilities of townships,
tithings, districts, and individuals are set forth, with the expen-
diture for public and private purposes of all kinds, which furnish an
infinite variety of detail specially usefal to the compilation of personal
histories. All the profits belonging to the Crown were here set down,
the profits of lands and tenements, goods and chattels seized into the
hands of the Sovereign, and, indeed, the total of its certain or casual
revenues, and where they all came from.

The Court Bolls of manors possessed by the Crown, with the manor
rolls themselves, exhibiting the provincial laws of customs, the rights
of the King as landlord, every particular relative to the manors, their
extent, cultivation, number of teams and condition of the stock, con-
duct of the bailiffs, the tines, amerciaments and reliefs, heriots, offer-
ings, and sales, the lists and names of the persons who received such
monies, the daily expenditure of the various officers, and the possession
and duties of every one connected with the management or cultivation
of the manors, swell the full tide of information, so that he who has
not a definite and decided purpose to serve, is in danger of being lost
on his voyage of discovery.

It would be tedious in the extreme to attempt to recapitulate the
contents of the classes of Miscellanea, belonging to the Courts of Ex-
chequer and Chancery, nor would it serve any useful purpose on this
occasion to analyse the character of the Coram Bege, quo warranto,

7

90 Public Becords of England. [April,,

jiiry mid assize rolls, ihe judgment rolls of tlie Courts of Queen's Bench
and Common Pleas, which contain the general proceedings in causes
between individuals, as well as the proceedings in disputes with the
Crown, indictments, informations and similar proceedings to which
parties were called upon to plead, {a) From the suits, hills and
answers, and depositions in the Courts of Chancery, Exchequer, Star
Chamber and Court of Eequests, a boundless store of biographical data
maybe gleaned; for these are proceedings in equity between subject
and subject, or they are upon informations in the name of the Attor-
ney-General on behalf of the Sovereign.

Then again, the special classes of records .which affect the transfer
of landed property, the fncs and recoveries, and deeds of bargain and
sale help to complete a history of every estate in the kingdom and of
every family possessed of any real property from the lotli century
downwards. The indentures of fines, which are arranged in counties,
are in a wonderful state of preservation: in the majority of instances,,
the hand-writing of the scribe compiling the instrument, in the earlier
periods, is as bright, clear and legible, as though it were from his pen
but yesterday.

The archaeologist and antiquarian have happily within reach a primer
or preparatory publication if they resolve to investigate and master, in
their own person, the textual dithculties of the early records of the
English realm. In the general introduction to the Close Rolls, a series
belonging to the enrollments of the Court of Chancery, commencing
A.D. 1204, on which are recorded all mandates, letters, and writs of a-
private nature, the student, with a fliir knowledge of the Latin and
French languages, is enabled to commence his education as a record
explorer. The volume to which this introduction is appended is a
printed edition of a transcript of the Close Rolls from the year 1204
to 1224. It wiis edited by the present deputy-keeper of the public
records, Sir T. Duffus Hardy. Its value is above impeachment. It
a mine of information. And, besides the copious illustrative and ex-
planatory introduction, full of recondite learning, it is supplied with a
table of abbreviations, used in the records, of exact and acknowledged
value. Every enquirer should learn this table by heart, and will find
himself provided with as necessary a weapon as the axe is to the
pioneer in a primaeval forest.

The Close Rolls are of infinite variety and importance, both in a
public and private point of view. They illustrate, in an eminent
degree, the policy and history as well of foreign nations as of England,
in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries; the biography of the princes and
other illustrious personages of the times ; and elucidate the laws, par-
ticular and general, the prerogative, the power and influence of the
clergy and nobility, and the relative condition of the people, as well
morally as politically. Sir Thomas Hardy in his introduction gives
the following enumeration of subjects to present an idea of their mis-
cellaneous nature and importance. " In reference to the king and his

(a) Here, too. are eni-olled petitions and proceeding's in parliament, occasionally,
pleadings before the king and his council, illustrations of the laws, the public history
and the customs of the country, the liberties and privileges of corporations, towns, and
Tillages, — the measures of laud and the jurisdiction of the Ecclesiastical and other
inferior Courts from the time of Richard I, A. D. 1189 — nearly seven centuries ago.

1872.] Neio York Marriage Licenses. 91

royal rights and authority, may be inchided articles concerning the
royal prerogative, crown revenue, deodands, treasure trove, gold and
silver mines, donationes regis, fines for transgressions, royal parks and
forests, magna cliarta, the charter of the forest, the royalties of hunt-
ing and hawking, economy of the royal household, royal marriages,
robes and dresses, jewels, coins, queen's gold, tournaments, levying of
armies, king's messengers, naval and military affairs, homage, fealty,
knight's service, aids and marriages, duels, bail and pardons, jorotec-
tions, truces, public and private letters to the king upon state aflFairs,
scutage, talliage, livery of Jands, assignments of dower, royal presents to
distinguished individuals. Connected with the courts of law will be
found matters relating to politics and hiAvs, the Chancellor of England,
deliveries of the great seal, jurisdiction of the Courts of Chancery,
King's Bench and Exchequer, wardship of minors, custody of idiots
and lunatics, appointments of justices to the peace, escheators and
coroners, the Privy Council, &c., &c. Uhder ecclesiastical afHiirs, the
subjects of divorce, adultery, alimony, prayers, Masses, Papal bulls,
knights hospitallers and templars, will occur. In ilhistration of the
progress of trades and manufactures, various entries will be found re-
specting repairs of palaces, public buildings and bridges, &c., the arts,
pictures, painting, costume," &c.

But my very slight sketch must draw to a close.

I hope it will be understood that in this rapid indication of some of
the more prominent classes of the English public records to which the
genealogist should first turn his attention, I have not even attempted
to do much towards making anything like a survey of the extent and
value of these stores upon stores of information. Even their very bulk
is astonishing. The classes are so numerous, their branches, arteries,
and lesser streams so abounding, and their contents of such varied and
inexhaustilile interest that one might as well endeavour, in a brief
notice, to treat upon the treasures and arcana of the largest public
library in the world.

NEW YORK MAERIAGE LICENSES.

[contributed by E. B. o'CALLAGHAK", M.D.]

Continued from Vol 2, jj. 142, of " The Record."

1693.
December 19. Zebulon Carter and Heiltie Sloot.

1694.
January 11. Richard More and Rebecca Baily.
1. Joseph Wright and Ann Henry.
— . Edward Croats and Sarah Thomson.
25. Robert Wharton and Mrs. Ann West.
March 31. Gilbert Marriner and Jannettie ffloyd.

April 7. Benj. Cooper, of Southampton, Suffolk Co., and Helena

VVilkins.
12. Johannes d'Honneur and Johanna Maynard.
16. John Loring, mariner, and Kath'e Van Clyff.
20. Richard Pateshal and Hannah Hoist.

92

Neio York Marriage Licenses.

[Api-il,

May

9.
10.

June

4.

22.

July

August

September

9.

9.
10.
IS

J-O.

19.

October

G.

11.

11.

21.

23.

November

2.

6.

23.

26.

December

12.

13.

26.

31.

1695.

January
Marcli

31.
9.

April

6.

8.

10.

20.

May

10.
28.

June

1.

4.

19.

20.

28.

27.

July

1.

8.

24.

August

19.
24

Septembei

•12.
16.

16*.

30.

October

11.

16.

28.

Novembei

• 6.

Jacobu^^ Dekey and Sarah Willet.

John Clatworthy and Mary Leeson.

William Pead and Mary Hardenbergh.

John Van Strydt and Jolianna Lewis.

Edmond Thoma? and Mary Soiiward.

Nicholas Fielding and Deborah Cooley.

John Evans and Catherine Macgregere.

Johannes Groenendyke and Delia Childers.

Cornelis de Peyster and Maria Bancker.

Daniel Ilonan and Sarah Jones.

Philip Wilkison and Helena Tiller.

Hend'k Jansen Vandcnbergh and Mary Ann Burton.

John French and Mary White.

Richard Yaresly and Dorothy Gore.

Lancaster Simms and Katharine Larkin, widow.

James Dawning and Sarah Evans.

AVilliam Pell and Eliz'th Van Tenyl.

Thomas Lewis and Francis Leisler.

Nicholas Carnaby and Jane Dawning.

Robert Greg and Leena Mourits.

Peter Slade and Margery Wislake.

Jacobus Cox and Catharina Davids.

Paul Miller and Antie van der Heyden.

Abram Cole and Rebecca Britten.

Peter Masett and Lydia Coel.

Peter CuUom and ]\Iartha Barriman.

Andrew Law and Cornelia Dischington.

John Tuder and Affie Van Iloorn.

Simon Young and Ann Elnm.

James Spencer and Mary Carly.

John Fifiher and Barbary J^Iorton.

Volckert Ilcndricksen and Elizabeth Paulus.

Martinus Lamberts and Catrina van Nuwenhuysen.

John Cortlandt and Anna Mary van Schaick.

John Blancbard of Newcastle, Merch't, and Joanna

Gaultier of N. Y. , _

Matthew de Hart and Jannetie Mauritz.
Cornelius Low and Margt. van Barsum.
Joseph Smith and Margt. Barents.
Giles Stollard and Elizabeth Tuder.
Caspar Spriugsten and Jannetie Jacobs.

George Harwood and "Willemke, of Flatbush.

Thomas Willet and Sarah Hinchman.
William Finiconie and Patrene Betterworth.
James Hewett and Mary Dykeman.
Moses LeuAvis and Mary Bayer,
Jesse Kipp and Mary Stevens.
Joseph Bndd and Sarah LTnderhill.
Juriaen Bosch and Geshennamah Bruyor.
John liutton and Katrine Straugnish.
Thomas Lynch and Anna Jacobs.

1872.]

Neio York Marriage Licenses.

93

November 8.

16.

18.

27.

December 24.

1696.
January 13.
19.
February 15.
15.
17.
21.
10.

6.
13.

2.

3.

9.
12.
16.
16.
29.
30.

2.

6.

6.

8.
10.
20.

March
April

June

July

August 1.

1.

1.

8.

11.

28.

' 28.

28.

31.

September 8.

October 14.

15.

November 10.

11.

21.

27.

1697.
January
February
March
April

26.

11.

1.

5.

28.

Lewis Bougeaud and Mary Anne van Bursum.
Thomas Burroughs and Mary Taylor.
AndreAV Cannon and Ann Puppyn.
Francis Chappell and Ann Fromanteel.
Josiah Hunt, Jr., and Abigail Huestis.

James Wheeler and Elizabeth Meek.

Peter Billian and Perkie Hendricke.

D^jniel Letson and Helena Boedaun.

Christopher Hooglandtand Sarah DeWitt.

David V^yland and Elizth. Henry.

Peter DeLanoy and Mary Edsall.

Barnet Eeyners and Heather Ceysler.

Jolni Lawrence and Janetie Stevenson.

Andrew Gibb, gentl., and Mrs. Hannah Smith.

Jaspar Hood and Kathrine Anderson.

Johannes Ellsworth and Anna Peters.

Johannus Wynkoop and Cornelia Ten Broeke.

Fi'rancis Hulin and Susanna Nicliolas.

John Basfordand Damares Lynns.

Webley Easby and Alkie Luv;erseij.

Eichard Crego and Sarah Stilwell.

George Hulgrow and Eva Burger.

James Clement and Sarah Hii.chman.

Thomas Giles and Engoltie Davies.

Johannes van Brugen and Margaret Provoost.

Daniel Dunscomb and Helena Swaun.

Johannes Hardenbergh and Ilelenah Meyer.

Stephen Eichard and Mary van Brnghen.

William Barton and Hannah Hull. -^

William Fisher and Ann Barsley.

John Bentie and l^lizabeth Van Clyff.

John Selsby and Sarah Thompson. •

Zachariali Weeks and Katherine Meyer.

William Jenoway, gentl., and Mrs. Agnetie De Meyer.

George Eevedly and Katherine Holmes.

Thomas Wright and Lydia Cobbitt.

Louis Dubois and Hesbher Grasset.

Henry Jaman and Jane Barber.

John Moore and Elizabeth Cheek.

Eigebell Mott and Elizabeth Thorne.

Philip Dodridg and Frances Moore.

William Pruden and Ann Hoorne.

Edward Lambert and Jane Downing.

Josiah Eobinson and Margarett Nicolls.

John Eighton and Frances Tuder.

Abraham Kip and Kathalina Van Vlecq.
Gerrijt Vanderpool and Deborah Warm.
Peter Cavalejr and Cornelia Busch.
Gabriel Ludlow and Sarah Hanmer.
Barne Cosins and Grace Sanford. •

94 French War Letter. [April,

May 7. Stephen Buckenlioven and Anna van Hoist.

Jnne 8. Heiiricus Kip and Magdalen van Vle'cque.

Jnly 23. Jonathan Whitehead and Sarah ffield.

26. Eobt. Livino-ston, Junr., and Margaret Schnyler.
August 12. Humphrey Tregenny and Brookesbanck.

13. Peter Daille and Seijtie Duyckinck.

FRENCH WAR LETTER.

[Transcribed from the original, in possession of Bexajaii Humphrey, of Simsbury, by
D. W. P., December 8, 1871.]

Camp Fort Oxtario, {a) 3d October, 17G0.

Honered Father and mother my Duty to you and Love and Regards
to all my Brothers and sister Hoping throw the Goodness of God these
may find you and all Friends Avell, as throw the Goodness of God they
now Leave me and all our Tent mates except Brother Elihu(Z') wlio is
Now Sick with the Small Pocks he was Taken in our Jorney from
montreal to Oswago at fort W"' Augustus (c) or the fortified Island
near Swagochey {d) he was Taken 22'"^ Sep' I Have not Heard how
he Does to Day but Heard he was in a fair Avay to dwo well yeaster Day
as his Pocks began to Turn the Day before yeasterday.

We Rec** your Letters at Swagochey the 23''^ Sep' dated 27 Aug' in
which you Inform me that you and all friends was in good health as
usal which I Rejoice to hear of. Brother Elihu was well enough to
Read the same, and That Day he Left me. Desired I Avould write to you
to Let you Know that he Avas Sick &c. I have Nothing very Remark-
abel to write but of our march and Success : On monday morning the
11'^ Aug' we saild from fort Ontario, Saterday, the IC"" Do. Landed
within 9 mile of Swagochay, on Sunday morn they sent out their
vessel to meat us and to tak and Destroy our battoes we had no
vesels with us biger than a roe gaily that Carried one 12 Pounder of
which we had four they went out to meat the french Sloop and
ingaged her and after firing sum Considerable Guns they Struck to
our Roe Galles. They had 101 men on bord and 10 Guns they had
no more vessaels then but one that was Run aground which they Could
not Git off except one that was not finished as Soon as we was master
of the Sloop Ave Avare ordered to Sail in our battoes DoAvn to the fort it
being on a Island in the midle of the River Ave Landed on each side
of it above SAvagochy, Swagochy being a small place on the east side
of the River about 3 miles above the Island then Ave made our battries
on each side and sent the Sloop Doavii to Lie a Gainst the fort to Draw
their fire that Avay they Cept a Considerable fire from one to the

(a) See Lossing's Field Book of the Revolution, i. 216, 217, 219.

(6) Ensign in Genl. Phineas Lyman's Company, made up principally of AYindsor, and
Simsbm*y (Ct.), and Suffield men. See Mustei^Roll of Company, Stiles' Hist. Windsor,
1 Conn., 347.

(c) This was near the present city of Ogdensburgh, K Y., and was known at the
time of its erection by the French as Fort Oswegatchie — also as Fort Presentation, or
La Gallitt. It was taken by the English in 17CU, and by them named Fort William
Augustus.

(d) Oswegatchie.

1872.] French War Letter. 95

other, the 23'''' our Batteries ware Eeacly and fired on the fort and
continned firing and throing shells till the 25th at 4 oOlock in the
after noon then they beat a parley in the fort and Snrendred the fort
to US on the ginerals own terms to Lay Down their armes and march
out Prisoners and ware sent back to Oswago.

the 31"* Aug* we sailed for montreal the 5"" Sep' we Came to Seader
Pint and Landed where we found a fine street of houses but the in-
habitance ware all fled into the woods for shelter whom the General
Sent word to that if they would come in and Take the oath of
Leagance to his britanack magiesty which they very Eeadly accepted
and then came flocking in and went every man to his work giting in
their Harvest, and other Things, the Indeons also Came in and made
Peace with us and histed iuglish Colers in their fort, the G"' Do. we
-came within a mile and a half of the City of montreal without any Re-
sistance, that night we Lay on our armes and the next Day they
Desired a Sceaseation of armes Till 12 o'Clock which the Ginral granted
but they could not agree upon terms that Day. in the morning the
Gineral (e) sent them word he Could not wait aney Longer for his
Troops ware a Great ways from home, and they Did not intend to wait
Long to have them Conclude what would be best for them, they then
Capitulated on the gin" Own Terms on the 8th Do. the Garison of
Eegelar Troops to be sent to franco and all Took the oath of Not Tak-
ing up armes against his britanick majesty During the war or against
any of his aleys The inhabatance seemed Glad that we had taken
montreal But the Gentlemen that owned Great farmes seemed much
Cast Down But they Could not Help themselves for Coll Havelin's
army Lay Below them (/) and Boston and Rod Island Provencials and
the Rangers Lay on the East side of the River and our army above
The City So they was Sorounded on every side this is a very Fine
City tis said by them that have seen it Equal to the City of New york
the walls are about 3 miles in Length, and there is Eleven Steaples to
be Sen in the City be side some out of the City.

I see I shall not be able to Give you so full account as I would for
'want of Paper so must conclude with my sencear Desires of your
Prayers to god for us that he would Restore my brother to Helth and
R,eturn us home if it be his will and Plesure.

No more at present but Remain you Dutifull Son

Nath'-'' Humphry, {g)
[Addressed]

For John Humphry, Esq'.

att
Simsbury in Connecituct
these with Care.

{e) Probably Lord Amherst is here meant.

(_/') A large division of English troops imder Col. Haviland, occnpied the south bank
of ihe St. Lawrence River, opposite the city. General Murray came up the river from
Quebec, whicli city had surrendered to the English arms the year before, and General
{or Lord) Amherst's army came up on the other side from Oswego, by way of the
river. Vaudreuil was tlie French commandant — and after the surrender, Gen. Gage
(afterwards Governor of Massachusetts) was placed in charge of the city, which re-
mained in the possession of the British until 1775.

{g) Nathaniel Humphrey, the writer of this letter, to his father John Humphrey,
Esq., of Simsbury, Ct., was Company Clerk in Col. Lyman's company. See note (6).

96 Society's Proceedings. [April,

THE SOCIETY'S PROCEEDINGS.

At the Rerinlnr Mcetinq of January \Wi, the rcf=iilt of the election of officers of the-
Society, by the Board of Trustees, and the appointment of the several standing com-
mittees was announced. See list on 4th page of cover. C. B. Moore, Esq., read an
interesting paper concerning the " Woodhuli and Bray fomilies of Long Island, and
the descendants of Madame Temperance Bray."

At the Regular Ifeeliiir/ of January 2.1th, several valuable donations of boots were
received (among which was the Slrony Genealogy, from Theodore W. Dwight, LL.D.),
and, after the transaction of the usual routine business, C. B. Moore read^ a historical
sketch of the '-Circumstances attending the occupation of Florida by the United
States." •

At the Regular Meeting of February IQth, Dr. E. B. O'Callaghan, read a "Bio-
graphical Sketch of Judge John Chambers" (published in the present number of the
Rkcord). and also an account of certain social diflferences between Gov. Kieft and
Dojnine Bogardus. Selections were also read from the MS. of the forthcoming
" History of Harlem, N. Y.," by James Riker, Jr., of Waverly, N. Y.

At the Regular Ifcctlng of March 9th, Mr. John J. Batting read selections from a
MS. History of the Society of Friends, in Queens County, and in New York City, by
Henry Onderdonk, Jr., of Jamaica, L. I. Dr. D. P. Holton, also, read a supplement
to an article previously prepared by him on " Pedigradation."

The Meeting of March 2od was principally of a conversational character, some
donations being reported, and routine business transacted.

The Tiiird Anniversary of the formation of the Society was observed on the lAth of
February, by a large attendance of members and invited guests ; Dr. H. R. Stiles^
Pi-esident, occupying tiie chair. After the election of several new members, the
Recording Secretary, Elliot Sandford, Esq., read the following brief historical sketch
of the progress of the Society during the year :

"At the anniversary meeting held in February, 1 871, the inception, history, and
progress of the Society was fully reported by my predecessor in the Secretarysliip,
the late John S. Gautier, and will be found on page 104 of the Record of that year.
The third annual meeting for the choice of officers, etc., was held in January of the
present year, and the annual reports tlien presented gave a favorable exhibit of the
action of the Trustees and officers during the year, and of the condition of the Society
at that period. Dr. E. B. O'Callaglian, our former First Vice-President, whose state
of liealtli did not permit of his regular attendance at onr meetings, tendered his resig-
nation, which was accepted with much regret by the Society, and his place was filled
by the election of Edw. F. de Lancey, Esq., the former Second Vice-President. Mr.
Silvanus J. Macy was then elected Second Vice-President; Mr. J. J. Batting was
chosen to fill the vacancy in the Publication Committee caused by the death of Mr.
Gautier ; Dr. Wm. F. Holcombe was elected a member of the Executive Committee ;
Mr. C. B. Moore became Corresponding Secretary, and the undersigned Recording
Secretary.

" Some changes have occurred in our roll of members. We now have three honorary^
twelve life, and sixty-three resident members, as will be seen in the published list of
the Record for January, 1872, a few additions having been made since the publication
of that list.

"The appointed meetings of the Society have been regularly held during the year^
and papers have been read thereat, some of which have been published in the Record,
and ail of which have possessed great interest and value for those who were privileged
to hear them. Amonij the (as yet) unpublished papers thus presented we may men-
tion biographies of Hon. Martin Van Buren ; of Governor Cadwallader Colden ; of
John Ledyard, the traveler ; of Judah Touro, of Newport, R. I. ; on ' Race Develop-
ment ;' on 'James Jackson and John Stiles;' on 'The Culonial Governors of New
York,' Ac., (fee.

" The librarj' of the Society lias been increased by about one thousand volumes,
pamplilets, manuscripts, &c., during the year ; and the Record, increasing in size and
interest, had a subscription sufficient, in 1871, to pay its publication expenses and
enter upon another year with promise of a still larger circulation.

1872.] Society s Proceedings. 9T

" From these statements, and the reports which will be presented this evening, it
appears that marked prosperity and success have attended the Society in all depart-
ments of its labors, and that the progress made is full of encouragement to further
and greater etiorts."

C. B. Moore, Esq., as Chairman of the Committee on Biographical Bibliography then
presented the following report in behalf of that Committee :
" Our work has progressed in three divisions.

" 1st, We have made a catalogue or list of printed biographies of citizens of this
State, including books containing biographical sketches or incidents of citizens. _ We
have given a description of each book, and numbered it, so that it can be briefly
referred to by its number. The whole number of volumes on our list is '71-2. 1«2 of
these are the lives or memoirs of single individuals. 123 are general biographical
works, each containing several biographies. 157 are local histories. _ 2r.3_ are ot a
miscellaneous character, embracing, however, in their pages, biographical incidents ;
and seven only are more strictly genealogical works.

" 2d. We have examined the catalogues of three public libraries of the city. Of the
712 volumes on our list, we have found 377 in the Mercantile Library, 3U6 in the
Library of the Historical Society, and over 203 in the New York Society Library.
About one-half of those in the Mercantile Library were not found in eiiher of the other
two libraries. Of those in the Historical Society, 154 were not in the Mercantile ;
and of those in the Society Library, 137 were not found in the Mercantile. ^ Some,
which Ave have placed on our list, were in neither of these tlirce libraries. This ex-
amination of libraries is incomplete. It indicates in how many places a New Yorker
must look to find the biographical memorials of ancestors or others, citizens of this
State. It is not doubted that many biographical books may be found in the other
libraries of the city which are not in either of the three libraries named. We have
not proceeded farther in this line, because we have sufficient for our present purpose,
and abundant work as a committee.

"3d, We have commenced three Alphabetical Indexes of the names of citizens or
residents of this State, of whom we finJ biographies or biographical notices, or inci-
dents, in print. The first, called ' Index of IGOO,' is intended for persons lo:-n before
1676, the early settlers, not active men, or not ending their activity before 1700. The
second, called '/«(/« of 1700,' embraces persons born after 1675 and beibre 1776.
The third, called ' Index of 1800,' is to embrace men of the new nation, born alter
1775. In the first or oldest index we may be liberal and embrace all the original white-
eettlers whose names we find in print, or especially those who left descendants. In the
second we can largely embrace those who were actors or sufferers in tlie Revolutionary
period. In the last we must, of necessity, be more select. We have in the first index
1,870 names; in the second 2,728 names, and in the third 2,026 names; making in all
6,624. At least one book is indicated under each name, in which something is printed
respecting the person indexed ; and under many names several books are noted. These
names, embracing the best known men of the State, have all been taken h-om about
105 volumes. Many of these were local histories, and we think include those which,
as a class, are the most laborious to be indexed. This leaves 607 volumes on one list
yet to be examined and indexed. Tlie labor of examining them and noting the names
we do not deem unpleasant nor unprofitaljle. It requires time, however.

" So far as we have tested the plan, this mode of separation into three distinct division?,
by centuries, works satisfactorily and intelligibly. It guards against the over-laying,
confusing, and crowding of the ancient with the more numerous modern, and leaves the
latter, and indeed each part, more clear and distinct.

The first starting of each index, and getting the names properly arranged upon a
settled plan, is the more difficult part We have but begun the work. We sh(nild be
happy to have assistance from any quarter, as we need greatly the aid of such a work
complete. If a book contain a good index it much relieves our labor, and makes a
reference to the volume by its numbers sufficient. Books without a reliable index
have to be read through to find the needed names, and the pages sometimes have to
be referred to in our index, as well as the volume. Any member can aid us by
writing the full title of a book which he reads, stating where the book can be^ found,
adding the names of persons described in it, residents of this State, and giving the
date and description of the persons as accurately as i^ossible, to identify the persons,
and so that we may know to which index they belong. We give the dates of birth
and death whenever found, and preserve the examiner's notes."

98 Society's Proceedings. [April,

" The President, Dr. H. R. Stiles, read a Skefeh, (prepared by special request) of the
Pror/ress of Genealoc/ical and Biograpliial Science and Literature, during the Year ISYl, in
■which he reviewed the principal issues of the jear in each of these departments, as
Avell as in local history — and presented a list of tii<o hundred and thirltj-fivc American
families, whose genealog-ies are being investigated either in whole or in part, with a
view to future publication.* Tiie list, though carefully compiled, did not claim to be
complete — as there arc many engaged in these pursuits who, from modesty, or other
■causes, do not allow themselves or their work to come into general notice. In addition
to these, there were enumerated fourteen collective works on genealogy as in course of
preparation. The formation of two new historical societies, the publications of the
various existing societies ; the erection of monuments to the distinguished dead in
various parts of the country; tlie increasing attention of learned bodies, magazines,
newsjjapers, etc., to Genealogj% Biography and History, were referred to and commented
upon, and a brief announcement was given of the various works in each of these de-
partments, which may be expected to issue from the press during the present year.
The Doctor concluded his survey of the field with the following remarks.

" And, now, you will say, what are the members of the New York Genealogical and
Biographical Society, themselves, doing toward the progress of American genealogy ?
Are they at work, or merely enjoj-ing the labors of others? I will tell you. Of its
sixty-three Resident Members (as given in .the January number of the Record for this
j^ear), twenty-one are either actively engaged in genealogical pursuits, or have completed
their labors within the past year. Oi fifteen Life and Ilonorar}' Members, all of whom,
except three, are residents in the city, eight are similarly engaged— being a total of
twenty-nine out of seventy-eight resident members who are known to me to be actively
engaged in our favorite pursuits. Of our Corresponding Members, nearly all of whom
have, at some time in tlieir lives, rendered good and actual service to the cause, no
less than forty are now plying ' the laboring oar,' either in genealogical, local history,
or biographical channels. Of t\\Q five members removed by death, or change of residence,
during 1871, /oh?* were, and tJiree are now engaged in these pursuits. When wo add to
this the literary and pecuniary support furnished by our membership to the Record,
which is published as the organ of our Society, — we maj- fairlj' claim, 1 think, that
for an organization which is but just entering upon the fourth year of its existence,
and with no adventitious aids of wealth, influence, or reputation (all of which we have
yet to gain), we have ample reason to be proud of our record. And from such facts,
"we draw the best auguries of our success in future."

At the close of the President's remarks, the following resolution was proposed by C.
B. Moore, Esq., and carried by a unanimous vote of the Society:

" Resolved, That, in view of the serious loss sustained by the Chicago Historical
Society, in the destruction by fire of their building and its contents, on the 9th of October
1871 ; we hereby request our Board of Trustees, through its Executive Committee, to
forward to the said Society, a complete set of our publications, and a collection of such
■duplicates, as in their judgment can be spared from our own Library, as a contribution
to tlie re-establishment of the Chicago Historical Society's Library, and as an exj)res-
sion of our sympath}^ with them in their misfortune.

" Resolved, Also, that the individual members of this Society be requested to make
contributions of historical, genealogical, and biographical books and pamphlets, etc.,
for the same purpose — such donations, duly marked with the donor's name, to be placed
in the hands of the Executive Committee, and by them forwarded with the Society's
package."

The Anniversary Address was then delivered by David Parsons Ilolton, M. D., —
was listened to with marked attention, and received a unanimous vote of tlianks and
a reference to the Publication Committee. It will be found entire in the present
number of the Record.

* This list of " Genealogies in preparation " will be published in the nest number of the Recobd,
and contributions to it will be thanklully received.

1872.] A'oics on Books. 99

NOTES ON BOOKS.

Historical Notes of the Family of Kip of Kipsburg and Kip's Bat, N"ew York. —
Privatel}- printed, 18*71. [Press of Joel Munsell, Albcanj% N. Y.] Small 8vo, pp. 49.
Engraving of Kij) arms on title page. This elegantly printed little book is tlic work
of the Rt. Rev. William Ixciraham Kip, D.D., Bishojs of 0:ilifornia, author of the arti-
cle on "Traces of Aiuei'ican Lineage in England" in the October (1871) niunber (f the
Record, and whose facile pen is frequently and lovingly employed in preserving the
memories of the old Knickerbocker families. It is a graceful, though unpretending
resume of the Kip familv, h'om RulofFDe Ky]ie (prominent in the civil wars of the 16th
century between the Catholics and Protestants), through his grandson Ilendrick, born
in 1576, wlio came to New Amsterdam in 1635, and subsequently returned to the
Father Land, but left sons here who rose to important positions as citizens and landed
proprietors. Tiie genealogy is brought down to the present date in the F>isiiop's own
line, and is supplemented by appendices, giving a minute description of the Kips' Bay
House, and brief genenlogical notices of tiie Ingraham, Lawrence, and Rensselaer fami-
lies, with Mhich the Kips liave intermarried. We cordially welcome this addition to
the altogether too small list of New York genealogies. h. r. s.

Chroxicles of the Town of Eastiiampton, County of Suffolk, New York. By David
Gardiner. New York, 1871. [Press of Bowne & Co., New York.] 8vo, pp. viii, 121.
We are sincerely glad to see this neat and unpretending reprint of these Chronicles,
which were written for and originally published in the Say Harbor Corrector newspa-
per, about the year 1840, and which, therefore, after the manner of all mutter so pub-
lished, have been virlunlly unobtainable by those to whom they are of the most value
and interest. The author was one of the unfortunate victims of the awful calamity on
board the U. S. S. "Princeton," in the Potomac River, in February, 1844; and at the
solicitation of many friends, the "Chronicles" have been thus arranged in book form by
his son, Cul. David L. G. Gardiner, of Port Richmond, Staten Island, and a limited
number of copies printed. The narrative extends from the first settlement to the close
of the American Revolution, a period in which the town possessed, relatively, its
greatest, importance, and during which occurred the most interesting events of its his-
tory. " Some branches of the subject, however, in themselves tinite, have been treated
in continuatiun. or to their conclusion at a much later date." The volume is plainly
but well written, and full of solid historical matter, well arranged and displayed ; a
most readable and valuable memorial of this quaintest of quaint old towns — the delight
of artist, poet and litterateur — a very gem of Antiquity, nestled in the bosom of the
Present.

Genealogy of the Family of Wixciiell in America, embracing the Etymology and
History of the Name and Outlines of some CVillateral Genealogies. By Alexander
WiNCHELL, LL.D., &c. Ann Arbor [Mich.], 1869. 8vo., pages 271.
This genealogy of 574 families, including 2,960 descendants of Robert W^inchell, of
Windsor, Conn., in 1635, is a most satisfactory book — reasonably lull of detail; well
condensed in statement; and so admirable in notation as to be perfectly easy of reference
both " backwards and forwards." We liave a preference, ourselves, for the use of the
Roman numeral indicating the number of the individual in each family, and of the
€X])oncnt figure showing the generation of each individual, wherever lie is named —
and think the addition of these features would have perfected the very excellent plan
adopted by the author of the Winchell genealogy. Their absence, liowever, does not in
this case constitute a defect. Among the miscellaneous matters at the close of the
volume, and under the head of "The Arithmetic of Cousinship," is described a
convenient method of finding the relationship existing betv/een two persons of the same
branch and generation, which is well worthy tlie attention of genealogists. The
"Collateral Genealogies" referred to in the title, are brief outlines of Mills, Ilartwell and
Lawrence families. The indexes are copious and reliable. The author has made a vei-y
judicious use of certain varieties of type, by which the reader is much aided in his use
of the book.

History of toe Town of Berkley, Mass., including Sketches of the Lives of the two
first Ministers, Rev. Samuel Tobey, and Rev. Thomas Andros, whose united Ministry
continued ninety-one years. By Rev. Enocu Sanford, A.M., &c. New York, 1872.
8vo., pp. 60.
The venerable autlior of the " King Genealogy," the " History of the First Church

and Society in Raynham" and "History of the Town of Kaynham," has modestly put

100 Notes on BooJcs. [April,

forth another evidence of his deep interest in genealogical and historical researches.
Many volumes of mnch greater pretensions contain less real " marrow of fact," than this
little pamphlet, prepared as ho tells us " at the request of friends," in consequence of
his " having a personal acquaintance with the inhabitants of the town of Berkley and its
afiiiirs, continuing for a period of more than three quarters of a century" — and simply
" chronicled in a style and phraseology in accord with the impoilance of the topics dis-
cussed." Of the two ministers mentioned in the title, the Rev. Mr. Andros claims a
large— and certainly not tlie least interesting — portion of this pamphlet. He was the
author of the well-known book called " The Old Jersey Captive," which was a record of
his personal sufferings while a prisoner in that famous hulk, at Brooklyn, N. Y., during
the Revolutionary War. Meeting-houses, topography, navigators, traders, education,
college graduates, physicians, mechanics, fisheries, music, &c., are briefly but appro-
priately noted — and we only wish that every count}', parish, and hamlet in our land
could have the main features of its history thus preserved.

History ov the Descendants of Elder John Strong of Northampton, Mass., By Ben-
jamin WooDBRiDGE DwiGiiT, A.M., &c. Albany, N. Y., 1872. Two volumes 8vo.^
pp. lix, 1587.

We cannot agree with the critic, who, in his notice of this work in the JYew Miff-
land Ilkt. Gencaloglc Jier/ister, pronounces it "' Genealogy run mad." On the contrary,
we admire the enthusiasm wliicli leads our investigator to render a full measure of
honor to progenitors by tracing their descendants through both male and female lines
— as is the case in this work. The amount of labor and expense involved in such an
amhi-Uneal genealogy is so immense and, in fact, so appalling to most men (few of
whom, however they may enjoy these studies, have either opportunity or leisure to-
pursue them to sucli an extent), — that we probably shall never have many such ad-
ditions to our list of American genealoijies ; Prof. Dwight's labors, as comprised iu
the two portly volumes before us, are, in the hi'j,liest degree, creditable to his qualities
of heart as well of brain — for few men could have carried through so herculanean an
undertaking with such unflinching perseverance, and with such evident singleness of
purpose — each page bearing witness that every power of his being was fully enlisted
in his labor of love, " et patribas, et pos'.eritatl." As to his si/stcm of arrangement^
which, as contrasted with the " horizontal" system mostly used by our genealogists,
he calls " the pendulous," {i. c, one in which " tlie liistory of each branch of the family
at large, and of every specific family belonging to it, is pursued from its beginning to
its end by itself, and each one's own particular kindred, wliether near or far off, are
presented in one connected view,") its chief value &eems to us to consist in the facilities
it affords for phi/siological studies — one of the practical uses of Genealog-ical Science,
which we believe is yet to be more fully developed. Aside from this, however, " the
pendulous" system of arrangement, in our opinion, has nothing to commend it.

The somewhat defective system of notation adopted in this work, together with
certain serious faults in the indexes, render it inconvenient and uncertain of refer-
ence. These are faults the gravity of wliicli, of course, is in direct proportion to the
size of the book. The faults of indexing to which we refer especiallj' are : 1st, those
of the omission of titles, and of middle names (!) and, "idly, of the peculiar construc-
tion of the 3d index, viz., " of tliose of all other names," by which it is impossible to
find other names than those of the j^arties to the marital contract — as they are not all
mentioned. For example, the name of our friend Dr. W. H. Holcombe cannot be
found in tliis index, where it ought to appear — antl unless one knew that Augusllne;
mentioned in the Holcombe list, was his father, the whole book would have to be ex-
amined page by page to find what ought to appear in this index. Whether projected
on the " horizontal" or " pendulous" plan, this gcnealngy might have been so
methodized as to have secured perfect simplicity and readiness of reference, economy
of space, and entire fulness of detail. We speak of " economy of space,"' not because
we deny the right of an author to spend as much money as he wishes upon his work,
but simply because there are important reasons wliy a work of this class should never
be unnecessarily large — and our experience teaches us that the adoption of a better
plan, would have given us a better book, with a reduction of from one-fourth to one-
third of its manufacturing cost. We dislike to seem unduly critical in regard to any
man's work, when we know how true and noble his purpose has been — and we should
not have done so in this case, had not Prof. Dwight very decidedly " offered wager of
battle" to his brother genealogists, on these points — See his Introduction, p. xxxviii.

H. R. S.

1872.] Notes and Queries. 101

The January number of the present year of the JS^nn EiuiJand Risiorical and Gcnca^
logical Rcc/iMcr comes to ns freiohted, as usual, with Q-ood things. Its principal con-
tents are biographies of Benj. Parker Richardson, Edward Oxnard, and Gov. Oliver
"VVolcott, Sr. ; the Bromiield Family; a continuation of reprint of Records of the First
Church in Charleston, Mass. (with fac similes of two pages); Local Law in Massachu-
setts, locally considered; Descendents of Col. Richard Lee, of Virginia; conclusion of
the Winslov.- Genealogy ; a Page Family Genealogy ; Early Printing in Alrginia, with
extended genealogical notes on the Tucker, Randolph, Rolling, BLinds, Ilening, and
Madisi'n families ; Gov. Barefool.'s Will, etc., etc. Among the Crirefully prepared necro-
logical articles which form so interesting a feature of this magazine is one of Plon.
Joshua Victor Hopkins Clark, the historian of Onondaga County, N. Y., who died June
18, 1SC9, aged 66 years.

K^OTES AND QUEEIES.

Croiovell.— In the Record, vol. ii, p. 63, it is said that John J. Cromwell was a lin-
eal descendant from Colonel John Cromwell, third son of Sir Oliver Cromv.ell, and bro-
ther of the Protector, Oliver Cromwell. I would say, first, that the Protector was not
son, but nephew of Sir Oliver ; hence Col. John was coxmin to the famous Oliver. But
how is tl'.e connection shown between John J. C. and Sir Oliver's son ? Xoble (Memoirs
of the Protectoral House of Cromwell) says that Sir Oliver had a son John, a colonel,
who had a daughter John and perhaps other children. Can any reasonable proof be
shown that any of their possible children existed and had issue ? w. n. w.

JoxES. — In the same article it is said (p. 67) that Mrs. Charles T. Croniwell is a lin-
eal descendant of Col. J<ihn Jones, one of the Regicides. Will the author favor me
with the names of Col. Jones's children, the date of births, or place where they are
recorded '? Will he explain which one of the descendants, if any, came to America ?
If he supposes William Jones who married the daughter of Gof. Theophilus Eaton, and
"«dio has many descendants here, was the son of Col. John, will he give the reasons for
his belief? W". ii. w.

IxGRAii.tMS. — In regard to the Ingrahams (Recohd, ii, US) it is said that the family
is "scattered from Boston to South Carolina." Most readers would suppose that this
included all the Kew England families of the name (Savage records seven early set-
tlers of the name) ; and so of course that particular branch which is noted as seeking
the "Great Ingraham Estate." I am assured by the writer of the article that he did
not mean them, but only a line whereof he knows, which is now of South Carolina and
represented by Commodore Duncan E". Ingraham.

I hope Bishop Kip will favor you with a genealogy of this family, probably never
Tery numerous here. The portraits he mentions in a note to p. 118 are coj^ies of the
English originals, as he informs me. w. h. w.

Temple. — In regard to the Temples (ii, 11*7), Sir John Temple did not come to this
country as Briti.^h Consul-General. He was born here, his father being Robert Tem-
ple of Ten Hills, near Boston, who came over about 1718. Sir John was acknowled'^-ed
as the heir to the baronetcy in lYSG, though wrongly ol that time. (See Herald and
Genealoe/isf, London, iv, 8.) I think that he was the eventual heir, after the death of
Edward Temple of Sibbertoft, in 1796. Still, it must be remembered that no record
lias yet been produced of the birth of Sir John's grandfather, or showing even his
name. The various baronetages are all at variance, and now confess their ignorance
■on this point. I notice in the Record (iii, 25) the reader is referred to Burke's' Peer-
age of 1832 for the Temple pedigree. Much later and more useful information will be
found in The Herald and Gcnecdor/isf (London) and The Heraldic Journal (Boston.)

I may add that, years ago, I printed a pamphlet genealogy of the Temple and Bow-
doin families. It had many errors in the English part because I followed the Peera"-es.
Without my knowledge or consent, this pamphlet was reprinted in New York by a
gentleman who added about a page of new matter, and substituted his name for mine
on the title. I regret that my mistakes should have a new lease of life, and can only
eay that I am fully aware that the pedigree of Sir John Temple as there given is incor-
rect in the generation before his father. I still hope the true pedigree will be traced
■out, as I believe Sir John to have been the right heir to the honor. w. h. w.

102 Notes and Queries. [April,

Lawuexce. — In reofard to tlie Lawrences (Record, Hi, 26), I forcjot to call attention
to an ai'ticle in the N. E. Hist, and Gen. Register, xxii, 166, by 0:=£cood Field, Esq., of
London. He accepts John nnd William Lawrence as coming in Ihe "Planter" with
their mother and stepfather, John Tuttle, and that they settled on Long- Island, but
adds: " English genealogists know that no connection is traced between the Lawrences
of St. Ives, to which Henry Lawrence of Cromwell's Privy Council belonged, and
those of St. Albans." He also says : " Some authors name a third brother who is

said to have died at Newtown, L. I., in l^tfvi Have they not been misled

by an error in Thompson's Hist, of Long Island, in which a list is given of the inhab-
itants of Newtown in 1655-6, including the name of Thomas Lawrence? I am assured
by Mr. James Riker that the true date in the Newtown records is 1685-6, and that,
owing to some resemblance between the tv/o figures, Thompson mistook the 8 for a 5,
I am not aware that Thomas Lawrence is named in any public document earlier than
1665 and 1661. Was he not the Thomas Lawrence, son of John the emigrant T

Holgate (.'Imcr/crtn Gcncalor/ics, p. 201) says: "This coat of arms is still preserved,
impressed on the seal appended to the will of William Lawrence. 1680, and also to the
will of Richard Lawrence, 1*711, preserved in the Surrogate's office. New York city."'
At my request, a friend searched for these wills ineffectually. Will not one of your
readers look for them, and tell us the result of their search ? w. ii. w.

Van Dyck, Van Dyke, or Vandike. — Can any of j^our readers give me information
about the first settlers of this name in America — especially of Nicholas Van Dj'ck of
Delaware, the grandfather of Nicholas Van Dyke, Colonial Governor of Delaware ?
Family tradition states that "three brothers" of the name emigrated from Holland to
New Amsterdam about 1650. They were Protestants, seeking refuge from persecu-
tion. One settled on Long Island: one up the Hudson in what is now New York; and
one in what is now New Jersey. The Long Island brother migrated thence to Dela-
ware, then belonging to the Swedes, and bought a tract of land called Dutch Neck. He
had several children, by whom he was connected with the Bennets and Clarks (the
ancestors of Governor Clark). The earliest genealogical record in my possession is
from the old Van Djice Bible, and includes the direct line only from Nicholas of Dela-
ware, beginning tlius :

"Nicolas Van Dyck gedrount mit Fransyntje Hendrickse in 'A Jaer 1600 den 3
July."

Then follows a list of twelve children, and so on to the present generation. Any
record of the early history of this family and branch will be gratefully acknowledged.

Rev. Horace Edwin Hayden, Point Pleasant, W. Va.

Querist Queried. — Mr. Editor: In your January number, 18*72, (page 54) is an as-
sertion respecting a "brother of Sir Francis Drake," namclv, that he was killed in the
city of New York "about 1741." My question is: How old must this brother have
been at the time mentioned, taking into consideration the well-known fact that Sir
Francis was born about 1537. The nephew and historian of the admiral tells us that
there were twelve sons ; that Sir Francis was the oldest ; that when he wrote (in 1622)
all were dead except the youngest brother, the writer's father, namely, Capt. Thomas
Drake. Now, allowing that Robert (ihe father of Sir Francis and his eleven brothers)
had born to him this family of boys in thirty years, Thomas, the youngest, would have-
been born in 1567, or tliereabouts. Hence, the Now York man was born somewhat
earlier, and could not have been less than one hundred and sixty-seven years of age in
1741. s. G. D.

LuPARDUS. — Domine Gulielmus (or William) Lupardus, was minister of Midwout
(Flatbush), Long Island, from 1695 to 1702. He was tlie son of Domine Chi'istianus
Lupardus and Johanna Vanson, and the grandson of Domine Michael Lupardus and
Susanna Weytens. William died February 10th, 1702, leaving a widow, Cornelia, and
three children, Anna, Christian, and Adriana : — Cornelia (Vanwescl) having also four
children by a former marriage, Maria, Rokus, Simon, and Cornelia. The widow mar-
ried Martin Schenck on the 3d of December, 1703, and died June 26th, 1737. Christian
Lupardus came of age March 10th, 1716. Anna, or Johanna, of age July 29th, 1715,
married Elbert StoothofF, April 7lh, 1714 ; Adriana, of age December 29tli, 1718, mar-
ried John Wyckhoff in 1726.

Domine Lupardus, by his will, dated February 9th, 1701-2, left to his wife, Cornelia,
all his property, as well in Holland as in America, to be divided equally, upon her
death, among the seven children above named. In case of her marrying again, how-
ever, the sum of £100, New York money, was to be paid, upon her marriage, to each of

1872.] Announcements. 105

the children. Cornelia was sole executrix of the will, and Col. Gerardus Beekman and
Capt. Peter Strj'ker were appointed overseers or guardians.

In 1740 the children of Lupardus commenced a suit in chancery against their
" father-in-law" (step-father), Martin Schcnck, to obtain their share of the property left
by their father, consisting, as they represented, of a tract of land near the city of Dort,
in Holland, of the value of £1,000, New York money ; some lands and real estate in th&
province of Kew York : and " a verj^ large personal estate of the value of £3,0i'O.''
Their complaint, filed the '2d July, 1740, is signed by "James Alexander, Wm. Smith,
of councill for the complaints, Ilobt. Livingston, CI. "for the Compl'ts, vera copia."

In the settlement of Domino Lupardus' estate, the following items occur in a list of
articles sent to him by his agent in Holland :

"June 1st, 1701, paid for a bell & claijper, weighing 131 lbs., bought by William
Banckel at Amsterdam, as by account. Gilders. Stuyvers.

" The sum of. 86 : :

"December 2Sth, To William Bancker, of Amsterdam, for charges Gilders. Stuy^-ers.
of the above said Bell," etc., "as well in Amsterdam as in England. . . 37 : : 0."

Van Schellutne. — Cornelius Van Schelluyne, or Van Schellyne, of Albany, New
York, was the father of Derick, Hermanns, Teleman, Johannes, William, and Esther^
Their mother's name was Gertrude. In 17 30, Derick, the oldest son, commenced a suit
against his brothers and sister, relative to the disposition of property left them by their
father. The papers of this process mention a " lot of land in the flbx creek," in or near
the citj' of Albany ; lands at " Steen Arabia," in the County of Albany; others " in the
manor of Rensselaerwick ;" a " small pasture" near Albany ; and two houses and lots,
lanyard, &c., in that city. Propositions were made for an amicable settlement, by di-
vision of the property into equal lots.

Rye, W<stchtster Co., JV. Y. Charles W. Baird.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.

J)e Wift — This noted family have at length shaken off some of the Rip Van Winkle
lethargy of which the Highlands of the Hudson were not the admitted authors, and
have fiist begun to place in print their pedigree, which informs us of the origin of the
Rev. Dr. Thomas De Witt, of tlie N. Y. Historical Society ; of Simeon De Witt, Sur-
veyor General ; and many noted doctors and lawyers, De Witt ; and shows whence a
Clinton derived the name of De Witt, and a Bloodgood the name of Simeon De Witt.

Old Hebrew Families of Neio York Citij. — We understand that the Rev. Dr. De
Sola, President of McGill University and Prof, of Oriental Languages, and Rev. J. J.
Lyons, of the Nineteenth Street Synagogue, contemplate and have already xmdei taken
the writing of a history of the prominent Jewish families and worthies of olden New
York.

Pilcr — Fijhr. — Florimonel D. Fyler, LL.D., of West Winsted, Conn., is compiling
the genealogy of the Connecticut families of these names, and desires information con-
cerning them.

Rev. Geo. R. Howell, our corresponding member, author of the Genealogical and
Historical sketehes of Soidharnpton, L. I., writes, "I am adding to the Genealogical portion
of my work from time to time." He has taken a place well adapted for work on a
larger scale and wider field, as well as for perfecting his firt't work, having been ap-
pointed Deputy Librarian of the State Library, and has removed to Albany, the great
political and legal head-quarters of our State.

Lyman. — Joel Munsell, publisher, of Albany, N. Y., issues proposals to print Rev.
Dr. Lyman Coleman's Genealogy of the Lyman family, the descendants of Richard
Lyman, the emigrant from High Ongar in England, in 1631, and one of the first settlers
of Hartford, Conn., whose descendants now form a vast lineage, scattered over the
North American hemisphere. The arvcestral lino is also carried back 800 years to
Edward the Confessor, through a succession of the English and Scottish nobility. The
volume will contain about 6,000 names. On the receipt of sufficient patronage to war-
rant the expense, the woi-k will be put to press, and issued in about two months, in a
splendid volume of 600 octavo pages, with frontispiece of an illuminated coat of arms,
at $5 per copy ; and a chart will be furnished, as lar as copies can be supplied, at aa
additional cost of 50 cents, or 25 cents each.

104 OUtuary. [April, 1862.

Stoddard.— Rev. E. W. Stoddard, of Siickasunna, N. J., and D. "Williams Patterson,
of Newark Valley, Tiop;a county, N. Y., are both engaged on Stoddard genealogies-
different Irom those already published — and which may be expected to be issued
the present spring.

Haydcn. Rev. Horace Edwin Ilayden, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, is gathering

p-enealoL'ical data for a history of the families of 'William Hayden, of Windsor, Conn.,
. 1630, and of John Hayden of Braintree, Mass., 1634. He will be glad of any informa-
tion from any one of the descendants of these persons, and also of the Nixon and
Robinson lamilics of Delaware, or Maryland, or New Jersey.

OBITUARY.

Hon. William Kelly, one of the earliest members of this Society, died on Sunday
evening, January 14th, 18*72, at Torbay, in England, where he had gone for the benefit
of his health. His sister and wife were with him at the time of his death. He was
an old New York merchant, his firm, composed of himself and brother, being one of
the lar'i-est and best known of the older business houses ia the city. He is, however,
more widely known to the agricultural world by his labors in the cause of scientific
a.o-riculture. Purchasing, a few years since, a magnificent estate on the Hudson, near
iThinebeclc, he devoted considerable attention to the breeding of cattle ; on his farm
bcino- some of the very finest cattle in the country. His devotion to agriculture and
its ktndred ]nirsuits was crowned by the presidency, during several years, of the State
A"-ricultm'al Society, a body which derived much advantage from his liberality and
attention. He was elected a Senator for the terra 1856-7, and in 1860 ran on the
Democralic licket for Governor, in opposition to Mr. Morgan. He did not confine his
services to the State simply to fostering agriculture, but labored strenuously in promo-
tin"- education and religion. He was a devoted member of the Baptist Church.

Hon. Lilly Eaton, one of the corresponding members of this Society, died January
16, 1872, at his residence in Wakefield, Mass.

Of the prominent men identified with the history of this, his native town, few have
been honored so higldy, and none have been chosen more frequently to occupy posi-
tions of trust and honor. AViien but 23 years of age he was chosen town clerk, to
which office he continued to be re-elected, with but one or two exceptions, for a period
of thirty years. For nearly as long he was a member of the various boards of select-
men, sciiool committees, assessors, &c. Seven years he was chosen to represent the
town in the House, and twice was he elected to the Senate of the State. For a series
of years lie had almost a monopoly of the work of drailing deeds, wills, and all kinds
of ieo-al and intricate business documents. As cashier of the National Bank of South
ReadTni'- his connection dates from its establishment.

In literary matters Mr. Eaton evinced great interest and more than an ordinary
share of ability ; as a poet his talents were of no mean order ; and for many years_ no
public celebration or ovation of any kind in the town was thought to be complete with-
out a poem or an oration from him. His poem at the bi-centennial celebration of the
towns of Reading and South Reading, in 1844, will long remain among the most im-
portant documents in the archives of their local history.

He was distinguished most pre-eminently for his intimate knowledge of everything
pertainino- to the family histoiy of those clescended from the settlers or former resi-
dents of These towns. "^During the latter years of his lite he had been preparing a I.is-
tory of the towns of Reading and South Reading — the latter now Wakefield — and we
are glad to learn that the book had been brought to that state where it can be comple-
ted by another hand.

Mr. Eaton lived out the period allotted to human life, being seventy years old Jan-
uary 13, which was the Saturday preceding his death, and which day he celebrated
with his lamily. J- ^- ^•

Corrcction.^ln i\).Q " List of Schenectady Freeholders,"' on page 71 of this number,
the 10th name should read Karel Hansen; ihe 23d, Claas de O'raas ; [and the 31st,
i^. H. Van dcr Bogaert.

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C^::.^

THE NEW YORK

^mciilogical an^ ^tagrapljtcal "^tm)}.

YoL. III. ^'^EW YORK, JULY, 1872. Fo. 3.

A BRIEF SKETCH OF TKE LIFE AXD CHARACTER OF

HOl^. WILLIAM A. EEYNOLDS,

One of the Ilesideut Members of the New York Genealogical' and
Biograph ical Society.

By BEXJAMii^ W. D WIGHT, OF Clinton, N. Y.

Hon. William Abel.vrd Reynolds (son of Abelard Repiolds and
Lydia Strong) was bora at Pittstield, Mass., September 10th, 1810. {a)

His fatlier removed to Rochesterville, N. Y., now Rochester, in 1813,
where lie still (18 ?2) resides, venerable and vigorons, act. 8G, with his con-
sort of like age. He built the first frame house in Rochester, then just be-
ginning to be redeemed from tiie wilderness, on " The Hundred-Acre
Tract," now the first ward of the city, and has lived to see the little
rude hamlet become a great and beautiful city. He established the
first inn in the place, and was its first postmaster.

AYilliam A. Reynolds was, when six years of age, made lame for life
by a fall, so as ever afterwards to use a crutch in walking, but wa&
excelled by few in bodily activity. He engaged at first in the seed trade,
since so largely developed by Briggs Brothers & Co., as his successors,
and became afterwards (1830-8) one of the chief founders of the nur-
sery business, for which Rochester has since become so famous; Messrs.
Ellwanger & Barry, its great representatives, having been introduced
to it as employes at the first, in his service. From 1838 to 1845, he
was engaged in the management of flouring mills, in Penfield, near
Rochester. While at Pentield he marrietl," Jan'y 12, 1841, Sophia
Cynthia Clarke, b. May 17, 1818 (dau. of Willard 13. Clarke, of Utica,
N. Y., and Laura Maria Shepard). She died Avithout issue, April 2,
1842, He lived ever afterwards unmarried, which, as he told the writer,
a short time before his death, he regarded as the great mistake of his
life. From 18-15 to 1872 he lived at Rochester,"full of industry and
prosperity, of public spirit and benevolence, beloved by all when living

(a) For further account of his Pedigree, see " History of the descendants of Elder
John Strong," by the writer of this article. Albany, N. Y., 1872.

6

106 SMch of Hon. William A. Reynolds. [July,

and mourned 1\y all when dead. He was a member of the common
council of Rochester for three years (1857-GO) ; President for several
times of The AtheuiX'um and jNIechanics' Association ; a memlier of the
recent Constitutional Convention of the State (18G7) ; and at his death,
as for several 3'ears previously, President pf tlie Rochester Savings
Bank ; beside having been for a long time the Superintendent of the
Sunday School of the First Presbyterian Church.

Pie died January 12, 1872, from the effects of a fall from his carriage,
■when attending a fair of the Western N. Y. Agricultural Society m
Kochester, a society which he had been active in forming several years
ago. It was said by his pastor, at his funeral, that when the news went
forth that he Avas gone from earth, not a tenement house in tlie city,
not a cliild in the public schools, not a prisoner in the jail, failed to
feel the shock of the public loss. He was regarded by his friends and
neighbors as a prince among men, and was described, at his deatli, as
the best known man in Rocliester, and known only to be respected and
beloved.

He was one of tlie best business men in that city — energetic, Avise,
patient and methodical in conducting his own aflairs, and those of others
which Avere entrusted to his care, and equally upright and honorable in
all his conduct. While being a man of great tenacity of purpose, so that
he could not be driven, or frightened, or bought back, from pursuing
any course of action Avhicli he deemed right or Avise, he could easily be
won to relinquish previous convictions and favorite measures, Avhen per-
suaded that better courses of thought and effort Avere op.n before him.
Possessed of abundant pecuniary resourqes, he expended not only
time and strength, but money also, freely on objects of public interest,
of hoAvevcr frequent recurrence. The city library, city charities, and
city improvements generally, found in him at all times a Avarm friend
and generous helpei'. During the late reijellion he Avas very active in
securing enlistments, e([ui])ping regiments, and making provision for
the families of volunteers, in their absence.

His appreciation of matters of art and taste and personal culture, as
evinced at his home, and in many public forms and places of its mani-
festation, Avas indicative of a style of personal aims and attainments,
quite uncommon among men of mercantile education, or of mere finan-
cial ideas.

While rich and refined and lionorcd himself, he Avas a thorcmgli
Christian democrat in his manners toAvards others, and was as courteous
and affable to a ncAvsboy, or a bootblack, as to a judge of the city or a
governor of the State. The mechanic, Avhose clothes, or even face Avere
begrimed Avith the marks of honest toil, stood at no disadvantage before
him, in any matter of business or personal kindness, Avhen compared
Avith any one else standing* by his side, Avho Avas draped in costly array,
or adorned Avith gold and jcAvels.

His benevolence Avas of that broad and spontaneous kind that needs
no long studied appeals for its bestoAval, nor demands any special
weight of thanks, to rise, like a AvaA'ering balance, to its proper height.
Strong, full and free in its course, it floAved forth, sometimes seen
and admired by others, but more often unknoAvn by them, in many
varied directions, toAvards the objects of his genial sympathetic interest.
His later years A\'ere devoted, most pleasurably to himself and to all

1S72.] Slosson Gencahgy. 107

arouucl liim. to the management of liis own large business, and of
A-arions public trusts, and to his fondly filial care of his venerable
parents. Ilis office and his home, his conversation and his correspond-
ence, his business and his social bearing, were all illuminated by the
bright good cheer of his wiirm, loving heart. Few are the men anywhere
of such simple tastes and pure motives, and kindly dispositions and
gentle manners.

He was also greatly interested in genealogical matters, and cherished
warmly the memory of his kindred, both dead and living. Devoted
genealogists, like ardent pliilanthropists, proclaim in their very tastes
and ettorts, if nothing else, their own unselfishness. The Society,
whose pages record this brief account of his many excellences, has lost
in him one of its best members and allies. His aged lather has kindly
furnished, at the suggestion of the writer, tlie fine likeness of him thac
accompanies this brief sketch of his life and character.

SLOSSON GENEALOGY.

By D. Williams Patterson.

1. NATHANIEL SLOSSON,' (2) was b. about 1006 ; bought nine
acres of land at Captain's Plain, in Nor walk. Conn., Feb. 24, 1720-21;
and five acres at Kent, in Nurwalk, March 1, 1T20-21 ; and in each deed
was described as " of Dcerfield, Mass." * He m. Margaret Belden, b.
about 1700, dau. of William Belden of Norwalk; and probably began
his residence in Norwalk directly after buying the land above named ;
for he Avas called "of Norwalk,"'' Nov. IG, 1721, when Samuel Belden
gave him a deed of all of said Belden's right in the undivided
lands in Norwalk, "in consideration of the love and good will which I
have and do bear toward niy loving cousin, Nathaniel Slawson of said
Norwalk." The value of "this gifc may be indicated by the fact that
eighteen days later, to wit, Dec. 4, 1721, he was rated at £115, in th^
co"mmonage"^of Norwalk. He next bought, June 11, 1722, two parcels
of land, one of Ibartec'n and the other of six acres, on the east side of
the east branch of Pimpewaug lliver, at Pimpewang, in Norwalk.
August 1-1, 1729, he iunight of his father-in-law. AVilllam Belden, one
and a half acres of land, adjoining his homestead, in the ]iarish of
AVilton, in Norwalk, which parish included the districts of Kent and
Pimpewaug.

He sold several parcels of land, Avith two dwelling-houses, at Pimpe-
Avaug, in AVilton, for £000, March 31, 1730, yet seems to have continued
his residence in that neiglil)orhood until 1739. He and his wife, Mar-
garet, Avere among the members of the church at Wilton, at the ordi-
nation of Pev. William Gaylord, Feb. 13,1732-3; yet no record of their
admission appears, nor of the baptism of any of their children, until
the eleventh, Nathan, March 18, 1739.

He bought of Ebenezx'r Bishop, of Stamford, Conn., Nov. 1, 173S,
'•'one right, Part, Share or Allotment in the Township of Kent, lately
sold by ye goA-ernm«-nt. Avhieh is in said colony of Connecticut, the same
being "clivided into Fifty Tliree equal Shares or Allotments, of the land

103 Slosson Genealcgy. [July,

granted to tlie College ;" for which ho puicl £"240 1 Os., and covenanted that
he wonld, •' by himself or his agent, within the space of one year and
fonr months next after the date hereof, enter upon the said premises,
build and linisli an house thereon, not less than eighteen feet square and
seven feet stud, and subdue, clear and fence six acres of said land, and
continue thereon for the space of three successive years, commencing
after the said one year and four montlis. unless prevented by death or
inevitable providence.'' Perhaps lie had barg.uned for this share some
time before the date of the deed, for in tln^ lirst division of lands in Kent,
in May, 1738, he drew lot No, 21, and tradition says that he settled
thereon about the first of ]^s^ovemlx^r, IToi), about three miles north-
eastwardly from Kent village, in the district called Flanders, He was
chosen constable of Kent, Dec. 4, 1730 ; the town meeting was held at
his house Sept, 1, 1740; and in 1744, he was a lister, and his own
estate was valued at £55 10s. They joined the church in Kent, July
12, 1741,

March 19, 17G0, he deeded to his wdl-beloved son, Enoch Slosson, of
Kent, ten acres of the south-east corner of his home farm, next to
Jabez Rowley's home lot. His wife, Margaret, d, x\p. 14, 1780, in the
80th year of her age. He d. March 8, 1787, aged 91 years. They were
buried in the old cemetery, about twenty rods north of the house in
Avhicli he lived.

Chil. of Nathaniel' (1) and Margaret (Bclden) Slosson.

2. I. MARY,- m. Wescott, and settled in AVilton, Conn., and

after her husband's death, lived with her son in Greenfield, X. Y.

3 II. PRUDEXCE,-^ m. Kent, Conn., Sep. 25, 1741, THOMAS SKEEL
of Kent, b. Dec. 27, 1711, son of John, Jr., and Sarah Skeel; see
Cothren's JJisfori/ of Woodbury, ]x 709. They joined the church in
Kent, Dec. 5, 1742. Children; all born in Kent:

1. Sarah,:' b. Qct, 10, \1A-1\ bap. Kent, Dec. 5, ]74'2.

2. Olive,:' i,. March 17, 1744; biip. March 25, 1744.

3. David, 3 b. M irch 27, 1740; bap. .June .5, 174ti.

4. Natiiav,3 h. Sep 22. 1747; hap. Nov. 27, 1748.
.J. Tii0MAS,3 b. Ap. 80, 1751 ; bap. June 10, 1751.
f.. Elijam,:' b. Oct. 15, 1753 ; bap. Nov. 15, 1753.
7. DxMMis,3 b. May 8, 1758.

4. Ill, ABIGAIL,- m. Kent, Conn., Aug. 11, 1743, JONATHAN SKEEL
of Kent, b. March 10, 1721, son of John, Jr., and Sarah Skeel ; see
Cothren's Hif^tory of Woodbury, p. 709. He bought land in New Mil-
ford, Conn., March 22, 1751 ; and they joined the church in NewMilford,
Nov. 10, 1754. He d. in New Milfurd, before Nov. 175G; and she re-
turned to Kent, where she joined the church by letter from New Mil-
ford, June 4, 1759 ; after which she m. Tracy, of New Preston,

Conn. ; and d. Jan. 1813, aged 87. She had the following

children, by her first husband,

1. WiLUAM,3b. Kent, Marcli 17, 1744; bap. New Milford, Dec. 25, 1754.

2. Betty,3 b. K., Dec. 15, 1745; bup. N. M., Dec. 25, 1754.

3. Marv,3 b. K., Oct. 2, 1747; bap. N. M., Dec. 25, 1754.

• 4. .Jonathan,:' b. K., Nov. 5, 1749; bap. jS". M., Dec. 25, 1754.

5. Miriam,:' \^^^_ j^r jj^ y)qc. 25, 1754.
0. EuNicK.3 bap. N. M., Dec. 25, 1754.

7. JoAii'' (twin), bap. 2s". M., Aug. 31, 1755.

1872.] Slosson Genealogy. 109

8. Abigail- (twin), bap. ^'. M., Aug. 31, 17-55; m. ASAPH WHITTLESEY, b.
4^„^^^— — ^^»»rt)iiio-ton, Conn., May 12, 1753, son of Eliphalet and Dorothj' (Kellogg)
fV-*. Whittlesev. He was killed in the battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778. She

jTi. (2d) -^—SPARKS ; and after his death, she m. (3d) IJICHARDS.

Shed. Owego, N. Y.,July 29, 1817, aged G2 years. Children, by tirst husband:

1. Anna,'^ h. Oct. 9, 1775 ; m. June 3, 1790, Joel Camp, of New Preston, Conn.

2. Ahiqail,* b. Kinu,-ston. Penn., Ap. 3i), 1777; m. June 27. 1801, William

Camp, b. New Milf'ord, Conn., Sept. 1, 1777, sou of Nathan and Estiier
( ) Camp, and settled in Owego, N. Y. lie was killed

May 3, 1826, by the explosion of the boiler of the steamboat Susquehanna,
while trying to ascend the Nescopeck Falls, in the Susquehanna River,
opposite Berwick, Penn. She m. (2d) July 10, 1838, lion. Stephen Strong,
of Owego. She d. Oct. 29, 1858; he d. Ap. 5, 18GU. She had, by her
first husband, the following children :

1. Eliza Minerva,5 b. Oct. 15, 1802.

2. Henry William,^ b. Feb. 11, 1805.

3. Juliette Maria,^ b. Ap. 8, 1807.

4. Abigail Whittlesey,^ b. Oct. 15, 1808.

5. Susan Laura Ann> b. Sept. 8, 1810.

6. Charlotte Caroline,-' b. June 27, 1814; d. Ap. 24, 1819. ■

7. George Sidney,-^ b. Sept. 5, 1816.

8. Frances Augusta, ^ b. Dec. 9, 1817.

9. Charlotte Caroline,'^ b. Dec. 5, 1820.

3. Laura,*]:). 1778; ni (then of Washington, Conn.), Ap. 17, 1804,

ESOS CAMP, Jr., of New Milford, bap. N. M.'May 7, 1780, sou of Euos
Camp, Jr. Children :

1. Samuel Orlando,- b. New Milford. May 6, 1806.

2. Eunice Emeline,Mi. N. M., Oct. 2, 1808.

3. Rebecca Ann,^ b. N. M., Feb. 26, 1811.

4. Enos Ralph.3 b. N. M., Nov. 28, 1812.
Child, by second husband :

4. Betxey,* (Sparks.)
Children, by third husband :

5. Asaph* (Richards), b.

6. Clarinda* (Richards), b. Dec. 25, 1784 ; m. Sept. 30, 18 11, Asaph Whittlesej',

b. Fob. 8, 1782, son of Eliphalet and Comfort (Waller) Whittlesey. They
settled in Galen (Clyde village), AVayne Co., N. Y.. where he d. Oct. 1,
1821 ; had six children. See'U7urt/<.^*/ Memorial, Eliphalet branch, Nos.
58 and 175-180.

5. lY. SUSANXAr m. Kent. Conn., Dec. 5, 1753, John Hamilton;
she joined the church in Kent, July 1, 17G2. Children :

1. John,-' d. in Richford, N. Y.

2. Bktty,:' bap. in Kent, Aug. 29, 1762.

3. Lojs,-' bap. in Kent. Aug."29, 1762.

4. Eliakim,-' bap. in Kent, Aug. 29, 1762; d. in Richford, N. Y.

5. BEN.iAMix,-'bap. in Kent, Aug. 29, 1762.

6. Setii,-* m. Abigail Williams, of Stockbridge, Mass.

G. \. DANIEL = (14), m. Kent, Aug. 23, 1748, Eunice Lasell ;
she d. about a year after marriag.^, .*. p. ; and he m. (2d), Keziah Ben-
ton, Avho joined church in Kent, Dec. 17G2. He built the " Ca.swell
house," in" Kent, and from there moved to Eichmond, Mass., where he
joined the cliurch, in October, 1785. He d. Beb. — , 1805.

7. VI. JOHN- (21), m. Dec. 27, 1759 (Kent town rec. erroneously
savs 17G0), Hannah Spencer, b. Sut!ield, Conn., Aug. 2G, 1741, dan. of
William and Hannah (Copeley) Spencer. (See Goodwin's Genealogical
Notes, p. olG.) It is said that they settled in Scipio, N. Y.

8. YII. ENOCH- (24), b. Norwalk, now Wilton. Conn., Aug. 13,
1733; m. Kent, Aug. !J, 1757, Sarah St. John; she joined the church

110 Slosson Genealogy. [July,

in Kent, Jnne 4, 1759, from Sharon. He joined the church in Kent,
March 29, 17G1. They moved to Stoekbridge, Mass., where they
joined the church, Nov. ?, 1762, by letter from the church in Kent.
His ear-mark, for cattle, was recorded in Stockljridge, in March, 17G8,
"a halfpenny in upper side of both ears" ; and he was chosen con-
stable in 17 09.

The churcli book of Stoekbridge has the iollowing records: "At a
meeting of the church, Aug 17, 178G, on a complaint exhibited against
Enoch Slosson, a member of the church, for charging Capt. Whit-
tlesey Avith partiality, m giving his evidence under oath, and that he
had sworn to that which he (Slosson) had never said or thought.'"

'"Voted, that it appears to the brethren of this church, that Mr.
Slosson has bi'oken Christian rule in making the charge against Capt.
Whittlesey, which is contained in the complaint."'

" At a meeting of the church, 21st Dec, 178S"" : —

"■' Voted, that whereas Mr. Slosson refuses to make the satisfaction
which the laws of Clirist require for the oftVnses of which he has been
guilty ; he be solemnly admonished by the pastor and brethren of the
chiirch, to repent of these his sins. The admonition was accord-
ingly immediately given him by the pastor and brethren."

in February, 1703, they left Stoekbridge, for Brown's Settlement, on
the Boston Purchase, with a portion of their children, in com}niny
with their son Ezbon, and his family. They reached their destination
on the fourth day of March, and began their settlement in a bark-
covered shanty, on the bank of the creek, near where Sturtevant's grist-
mill stands, in the village of Newark Valley, Tioga County, N. Y.
This was the first house built on the site of the village ; and the wives
of Enoch and Ezbon Slosson, were the first women who dwelt within
the limits of the town ; and they did iiot see another woman from the
time they came into the place, till the next September.

On the 17th of November, 1803, more than ten years after they set-
tled in the wilderness, the first church in Tioga (afterward, the first
church in Berkshire, and now the first churcli in Newark Valley),
v\-as formed. Mrs. Slosson, having been granted a letter of dismission
from the church in Stoekbridge, Oct. 2, 1803, was admitted to this
new church, on Sunday after its organization, Nov. 20, 1803 ; she
being the first one admitted. Mr. Slosson could not join with her, as
he was still under censure of the Stoekbridge church, and so re-
mained until Capt. AVhittlesey, on his death-bed. acknowledged the
wrong which he had done to Slosson ; asking pardon of him and of
the churcli ; on which the church sent to Slosson a letter of dismis-
sion, on which he joined the church in Berkshire, July 2, 1820. His
troubles so wore upon him, that, at times, during the last years of his
life, he was subject to mental derangement. His first log house (the
bark-roofed shanty belonged to his son) stood where Dr. C. K. Heaton
now lives. She d. MarcU 10, 1819, in 81st year. He d. Feb. 21, 1827,
in the Oltli year of his age. They were buried in the old burial ground
in Berkshire, N. Y.

9. VIII. ELIJAH- (33), b. Norwalk, recorded in Kent, Conn., May
10, 1735 ; enlisted in Ca})t. Ik-njamin liuggles's company, Ap. G, 175G,
and served fifteen weeks and six days. He m. Sharon, Conn., June 9,
1757, Eleanor Gay, b. Litchfield, Conn., Ap. 17, 1738, dan. of John

1872.] Slosson Genealogy. Ill

and Lydia (Colver) Gay. Her marriage record calls her name Eleanor;
her father's family record, " Eleany," and the Stockbridge church re-
cord '-Elona.'' They settled at Sharon, thence moved to Stockbiidge,
Mass., where they joined the church, Feb. -i. 1T70, by letter from the
church at Sharon. She afterward joined the Shakers, at New Le-
banon, N. Y., and it is said that she gave her husband no peace, until
he and his cliildren had also joined them.

10. IX. ELEAZEU- (37)' b. Xorwalk. recorded in Kent, May 2,
i;37; lived in Salem, Westchester, Co., N. Y., Oct. 12, 1TC2, ^yhen he
made his tirst purchase in Canaan Parish, in Xorwalk ; and in Nor-
walk, at the date of his next purchase, Jan. 5, 1T03. It is said tlnit
" he moved to Grand Isle, Vt."

11. X. NATHA^^- (39), b. Norwalk, recorded in Kent, Jan. 30,
1738-9; bap. Wilton, March 18, 1739; m. Oct. 13, 1708, Elizabeth
Ilubbell, 1). Strattield, C!onn., Feb. — 1747, dau. of Jehiel and Eliza-
beth (Sackett) Hubbell, and g. dau. of Eev. Richard Sackett, pastor of
the second church of Greenwich, Conn. He served in the war of the
Revolution ; was "a Sergeant Major in the cavalry," and was detailed
to the commissary deparltment. He was at the capture of Burgoyne.
He joined tlie churcli in Kent, June — , 1807. He settled on the
homestead of his father, in Kent, and tliere d. Oct. o, 1821, aged
nearly 83 years. She joined cluirch in Kent, March 29, 1807, and d.
Jan. 16, 1829. aged 81 vears 11 mouths.

12. XL SAEAH,'^ b.'Kent, Conn., March 2-1, 1741 ; bap. Kent, May
10, 1741 ; m. Amos Chappel of Sharon, Conn. Her third daughter
m. Allen Metcalf, lived in Lenox, Mass., and afterward in Putnam,
Ohio. For an account of her descendants, see Chancellor Walworth's
IIf/(h Gcncalogi/, pp. 349-50. Another daughter m. a Guthrie, set-
tled in Marietta, Ohio ; thence moved to Kentucky, and was the
mother of Hon. James* Guthrie, Secretary of the Treasury, under
President Pierce. A son James^ Chappel, lived near Cazenovia, N. Y.

13. XI[. BETTY,- bap. Kent, Oct. 28, 1744; d. aged two years.

Chil. of Daniel- (6) and Keziah (Benton) Slosson.

14. L EUX^ICF,^ bap. Kent, Conn., Dec. — , 17G2 ; she suffered
mental deransrement, and died unm.

15. IL JEHIEL^' (49), b. Kent, Conn.. Xov. 4, 1758; m. Rebecca
Dudley, b. Roxbury, Conn., dau. of X'athan and Rebecca (Stone)
Dudley. They settled at Greenfield, now Greenville, Greene Co.,
N. Y., where he d. Jan. 22, 1807, aged 48 years. She d. Union,
Broome Co., X". Y., May 29, 1827, and was buried near Nanticoke
Springs. May 31.

I6.IIL AXNA,3 b. Kent, Dec 13, 17G1; bap. Kent. Dec. — ,
1762; m. Ap. 6, 1785, AARON DELANO, b. Tolland, Conn.,Xov. 13 (ac-
cording to Waldo's Historij of Tolland, while family record says 12),
1756, son of Sylvanus and Elizabeth (Abbott) Delano. He d. at
Kent, Conn., Ap. 23, 1823. She joined church Kent, Dec 6, 1807,
and d. at Maine, Broome Co., X. Y, Aug. 2, 1851, aged nearly 90
years. He served throughout the Revolutionary War. His aunt,
Susanna Delano, m. Capt. Xoah Grant, the great grandfather of
President U. S. Grant. Children : all b. in Kent, all but the second,
bap. in Kent, 1807.

1, A.\.\is,'b. Ap. 24, 1786; m. Whipple; cL 'Sox. 3, 1815,

112 Slosso7i Genealogy. [July,

2. Elizabeth,' b. Aiij^. 4, 118^ ; m. Stephen Tlionias.

3. Moses,-" b. Oct. 6, 1788; m. his cousin Anna' (54) Slosson.

4. noRACE,^ b. July 30, 1*790; m. Liiura Wilson; settled in Cornwall, Conn.,

thence moved to Groton, N. Y. ; had a son, Frederick', a lawyer, of
Rochester, N. Y.

5. CiiLOE', b. March 4, 1*792; m. Sept. 27, 1812, HENRY MAREAN, b.

Canaan, Columbia Co.. N. Y., Nov. 21, 1777, son of Thomas and Esther
(Patterson) Marean. They settled in the north part of Union, now
Maine, Broome Co., N. Y., where he d. May 12, 1855. She d. Maine,
N. Y., July 23, 1858. As she was second cousin of Jesse Root Grant,
her ('hildren are third cousins of President U. S. Giant. Children:

1. Francis Henry ■> h. Union, N. Y., Oct. 9, 1813; m. Feb. 14. 1836, Sarah

Mooers, b.' Hancock, N. Y., March 5, 1819, dau. of Michaiah
and Lucy (Kittredge) Jlooers. He resides in Maine, Broome Co.,
N. Y., is a trader and postmaster, but has not yet been referred to
as an example of the tender care which the President takes of all
of his kindred. Childi-en :
- 1. Lucv,«b. Ap. 24, 1838; m. Henry II. Dayton.

2. IIeirry,sb. March 14, 1842.

3. Ellen,'' b. Feb. 11, 1846; d. Feb. 25, 1846.

4. Marcus Marcellu^.e b. July 22, 1847.

5. Arthur "Edward,'' b. March 17, 1854.

6. Minnie Ida,*' b. Sept. 7, 1856.

2. C/if>sto-,' b. Ap. 3, 1815; m Arvilla Taylor.

3. Annis,'' b. Jan. 5, 1817; m. Wm. Jackson Flint.

4. Esther,^ h. Oct. 22, 1818.

5. EincUne Cliloe,^ b. Mav 15, 1821; m. Feb. 13, 1840, Amos Clark, of Maine,

N. Y,; he d. March 3, 184o, and she m. (2d) Dec. 24, 1840, Jed
Dudley.

6. Louisa Janc,^ b. .\pril 16, 1825 ; ni. Otis Fuller.

7. Marvin Claris' b. June 8, 1827; m. Olive A. Howard.

8. Thoma.'^,^ b. Feb. 26, 1833.

6. SvLVANus,' b. Sept. 17, 1793; m. Semantha "\Villou<::hby, and settled in

Groton, N. Y.
v. Keziah,-' b. July 19, 1797; ra. Franklin Willougliby ; lived and died in
Groton, N. Y.

8. Daniel Slossox,^ b. Ap. 23, 1800; ni. Janet Wilson, a sister of Horace

Delano's wife ; settled in C'ornwidl. Conn., thence moved to (iroton, N. Y.
His son, Horace F. De Lano\ g-iad. U. S. Mil. Acad., West Point, July
1, 1849; second Lieut. 2d Dragoons, Jan. 13, 1850; d. Ft. Bliss, Te.\as,
May 28, 1854, aged 28.

9. Sar.ui Ann,"" b. Ap. 10, 1802; m. as a second wife Franklin Willoughby,

whose first wife was her sister, Keziah ; settled in Groton, X. Y.

17. IV. NATHANIEL « (57), b. Kent, Ap. — 17G4; bap. Kent,.
Jan. — , 1765; m. Eunice Sissni. She d., and he m. (2d) Oct. — ,
1805, ]\Irs. Ehoda (Jiidd) Willoughby, b. Jan. 11), 1775, dau. of
Ozias and Sarah (Wilson) Judd, and the divorced wife of Dr. Westal
Willouffhbv. {a) He d. Union, N. Y., Ang. 29, 1822 ; she d. Maine, N.
Y., Aug. 15, 1857.

18. V. SARAH,-' bap. Kent, Nov. — , 17GG; m. DANIEL RICHARDS.
Children :

1. Aarom.-*

2. Jeiiiel.*"

3. Daniel.^

4. Sally,'' ra. Isaiah Holmes; .she m. (2d) Ebenczer Bement, of A^ictor, X. Y.

5. Elvira,'' m. Dewey.

6. Trl'man.*

19. VI. JOSEPH^ (67), bap. Kent, Dec.—, 1770; m. Marana

(«) Tradition says that Dr. Willoughby was innocent of tha charge brought against
him, and that the witness, on whose testimony the divorce was obtained, confessed on
her death-bed that she hud falsel}- accused him.

1872.] Slosson Genealogy. 113

Hatch ; settled, in Kiclimoncl, ]\rass., where his wife died; and he m.
(2d) Nov. 21, 1811, Kebecca Pahiier, of Stockbridge. She liad no
children.

30. VII. CIILOE,^ b. ; m. Jeffreys; lived in Richfield,

N. Y., and in Porter, jST. Y.

Chil. of John- (7) and Hannah (Spencer) Slosson.

21. I. ALLEDINE/' b. Kent, Conn., Oct. 16, 17G0 ; m. a Mr. Stone.

22. II. ,^ a son, of whom tradition says that he was a

distinijnished lawver of Buffalo, N. Y,

2:3. II [. HANNAH;* b. Oct. 10, 17GG ; m. ELIJAH DEWEY, b.
Lenox, Mass. Jan. 18, 17G2, son of Israel and jNIary (Pixley) Dewey.
Thev settled at Lisle, N. Y., where he d. Oct. 15, 1840; shed. Sept.
29, 1854. Children :

1. Laura,-" b. June 3(i, ITS'?; ra. Lisle, N. Y., Sept. 11, 1811. Alanson Dean, b.

Dec. 28, 1788, son of Mial and iSaaah (.Stafford) Dean. Thej- d. Newark
Valley, N. Y.; he, Feb. 8, 1851 ; she, Aug. 23. 186(5, ,s\ />.

2. Harvey,^ b. Jan. 1, 1789; m. Nov, 7, 1810, Betsey Maria Harrison, b. July

11, 1797, dan. of Roswell and EUzabetli (Guernsey) Harrison; residence,
Jamestown, N. Y.; cliildren :

1. Eliza Maria,^ b. Lisle, N. Y., Au"-. 27, 1817.

2. iJ'irwhi Ilurvct/,'^ b. Forestville. N. Y., Mareli 3, 1820.

8. Wc'i/f/u/ Jane',' b. "Ap. 2'>, 1823; ni. July 20, 18-16. Rev. Benjamin
"Woodbridj^e Dwight, Ph. D., b. New Haven, Conn., Ap. 5, 1816; Mem-
ber of the New York Genealogical and Biographical iSociety, and
author of the Stronr; O'lnealorfij, which see pp. 3t)'.)-72 for a full account
of the descendants of Elijah and Hannah (Slosson) Dewey. She d.
Clinton, N. Y., Aug. 23, 1SG4, leaving 4 children.

4. Eilson,-' b. Dec. 15, 1825, d. Aug. 30, 1833.

3. Hariuet,' b. Nov, 11, 1791 ; m. Feb. 12, 1824, Nathaniel Gray, of Silver Creek,

N. Y.

4. Alanson',-* b. Nov. 20, 1793 ; m. March 22, 1826, Susan Stoddard, of Lisle, N. Y.;

he d. Ap. 22, 1855.

5. CLARA,-'b. Jan. 16, 1798; d. Ap. 14, 1806.

6. SKni,Jb. June 9, 1802; m. March 23, 1825, Mary Kellogg Stoddard; he d.

Feb. 10, 1849.
1. Elllui,-" b. Oct. 13, 1805; m. Aug. — , 1830, Sophia Smith; he d. March 6,
1862.

Chil of Enoclr^ (8) and Sarah (St. John) Slosson.

24. L MABEL,^ b. Kent, Conn., Oct. 5, 1758; came to Newark Val-
ley in 1794; m. Abram Johnson, from Cheshire, Mass., and had two
chihlren: Lyman' and Lucinda.'*

25. IL LUCINDA,^ b. Kent, Jan. 8, 1761 ; bap. Kent, Feb. 22, 17G1 ;
m. Stockbridge, Mass., Nov. 2G, 1778, ABIJAH WILLIA3IS, soil of

Johna and (Clark) Williams. She d. Stockbridge, in the snm-

mer of 1782, about six months after the birth of her only child :

1. Enoch Slossox,^ b. Stockbridge, Dec. 13, 1781; bap. July 4, 1784; was brought
up b_v his granilfalher Slosson, and came witli him to Newark Yalley in
Feb. 1793. He d. Sept. 5, 1855. He had two wives and eleven cliildren.

26. IIL SARAH,^ b. stockbridge, Mass., March 4, 1764; bap. Ap.
22. 17G4; m. Ap. 4. 1782, William Holley; she d. .s. j). about 1783.

27. IV. ELECTA,3 b. St., Sept. 7, 17GG ; died young.

28. V. EZBON^ (68). b. St., Jan. 28, 1769; bap. Feb. 5, 1769; m.
Ang._26, 1790, Electa Williams, b. Stockbridge, Sept. 20, 1772, dan. of
Azariah and Beulali (Brown) AYilliams. They came to the Boston
Purchase, March 4, 1793 ; settled first in a bark-covered shanty, the

Hi Slosson Geneahgy. [July,

roof of which slid off one night dnring a heavy rain, leaving tliem ex-
posed to the "weather. He then hnilt a log-honse on the spot now occu-
pied by the conference-room of the Congregational Church, in Newark
Valley, N. Y. He was a farmer, tavern-keeper, distiller and trader ;
was tile first postmaster of XeAvark Valley, and hnilt the first framed
house in the village of Newark Valley, which is yet standing as part of
Edwin B. Lincoliv's Hotel. He d. June 2, 1838. She d. Feb. 12, 1853 ;
both buried in Hope Cemeterv, Newark Valley.

20. VI. ELECTA,^' b. St., March 3, 1772; bap. Mav 10. 1772; came
to Newark Valley in 1794; m. Dec. 9, 1799, ELiSHA WILSON, b. Stock-
bridge, Aug. 13, 17G7, son of Elijah and Mary (Cnrtis) Wilson. At the
time of their marriage he had been a housekeeper, without a wife, for
nearly nine years, having been one of the first settlers within the limits
of the present town of Newark Valley, Ap. 1, 1791. They spent their
lives on the farm where he first began. He d. Nov. 11, 1857, aged 90
years. 2 months and 29 days. She'd. Nov. 19, 1862, aged 90 years, 7
months and 16 days. Children:

1. Elij.ui,^ b. Oct. 11, 1800.

2. Mauy,^ h. J.an. 17, 1802; d. Ap. 29, 1819.
8. SisAv M.RiA,^ b. July 16, 1807.

4. ClIAULES FRE!>EniCK,->" b. St'pt 10, 1810.

30. Vn. JERUSHA,^ b. St., date not found; bap. Jan. 1, 1775; m.
SAMUEL BALL, b. St., Nov. 13, 1777, son of Josiah and Esther (Ward)
Ball. They settled in Lawrenceville, Tioga county, Penn., where she
d. Feb. 5, 1870, aged 96 years. He d. Knoxville, Pemi., date not ascer-
tained. Children :

1. Frkderick,^ killed himself when mentally deranged.

2. Naxcy.4

3. LODEMA.''

4. Adicline,-' b. Berkshire, Ap. 1, 1811 ; m. Clnrk' (77) Slosson.

5. CyxTHiA,^ ni. Ezbon' (SO) .Slosson.

31. Vnr. KFTH.M). St., Aug. 24, 1777; bap. Sep. 28, 1777; m.
-, 1797, JOEL FARNHAM, b.Man. 3, 1774. son of Benjamin Farn-

liam. They settled at Owego, N. Y., where he d. Aug. 15, 1858 ; she
d. Aug.30, 18G2. Children:

1. Sylvester,^ b. An',^ 8, 1708 ; m. .Tan. .30, 1821, Patience Wood.

2. FiDEi.iA,^ b. March 13, ISOO; ni. March 16, 1826, S^tephcn P. Junes.
8. An.\ Maria,-< b. Julv ). 18(12.

4. JoEL,^ b. May 24, 1804 ; d. Nichols, X. Y., Ap. 8, 18G7, aged 63.

5. Charles,' b.'Ap. S, 1807; m. Emeline Williams.

6. Caroline,-' b. Dee. 20, 1808.

7. George,'' b. Nov. 29, 1810; d. Oct. 10, 1819.

8. Sarui,4 b. Ap. 7, 1813.

9. Enoch,-' b. Oct. 14. 1815; d. Ap. 4, 1830.
10. Frederick.-" b. Feb. 26, 1818.

32. IX. ENOS^* (73), b. St., May 24, 1780; bap. St., June 18, 1780;
left Stockbridge, with his father, in 1793; m. Tioga, now Berkshire,
N. Y., Aug. 8,^1803, Rebecca Culver, b. Towanda, Penn., Jan. 1, 1784;
he was a trader in Berkshire, now Newark Valley, and in 1816, settled
in Lawrenceville, Tioga Co., Penn., where he built a large tavern which,
in connection w^ith a store, he kept till his death, Sept. 8, 1819. His
widow m. (2d) an Irishman named McDougall, and died in Law-
renceville, Oct. 17, 1866, of paralysis.

1872.] Slosson Gcnealogi/. 115

Chil. of Elijulr- (9) and Eleanor (Gay) Slosson.

33. I. DAVID,^' joined the Shakers at New Lebanon, N. Y.

34. 11. JOXATilAN/ joined the Shakers at N"ew Lebanon.

35. Iir. STEPHEN,^' bap. Stockbridg-e, Mass., Feb. 4, ITGO ; joined
the Shakers at Xew Lebanon.

3f;. IV. Betty,»bap. St., June 12, 1TT4; joined the Shakers.
Two of these sons used to travel with Shaker garden seeds, and as
long as their uncle Enoch Slosson lived, they visited him each year.
Chik (Z») of Eieazer- (10) and ( ) Slosson.

37. L A DAUGHTER.^ m. Smith.

38. II. ELIPHxVLET,-' bought one-half of his ftuther's homestead,
in Canaan parish, in Xorwalk. He lived in Poundridge, N. Y., Fcl).
4, 1785, when he and his Avife, Elizabeth, sold land in Xorwalk, that
came to them from her father, Anthony J5ears, of Xorwalk.

Chik of Nathan- (11) and Elizabeth (Ilubbell) Slosson.

39. L BARZILLAI^ (81), b. Kent, Conn., Dec. 27, 1769; grad.
Yale Coll., 1791 ; as he entered College in the Senior year, he did not
shine in the College honors, but availed himself of the right to become
a candidate for the honors of Dean Scholar, and obtained the first
premium for excellence in Greek and Latin. He taught for a short
time in the Sharon Academy; then studied law with Gov. John Cot-
ton Smith, of Sharon ; was admitted to the bar in Fairfield Co., Conn.,
April 17, 1794. Between Oct., 1797, and Oct., 1812, he rep-
resented Kent in the Conn. Legislature, at fifteen sessions, lie
m. Kent, tl^«t*^ 1, 1795, Mary Hatch, b. Warren, Conn., Oct. 25, 1772,

'dan. of Nathaniel and Mary \Cass) Hatch. He d. Kent, Jan. 20, 1813,
aged 43 years. She d. Kent, Feb. 13, 1831, aged 58 years. A pleasant
sketch of his life, from which some of these facts have been taken, Avas
published in 18G0, in Sketches of the Early Liijhts of the Litchfield
Bar, by Hon. David S. Boardmau.

40. il. NATHAX,3 b. Kent, family record says Nov. 19, toAvn record
says Nov. 23, 1771 ; bap. Kent, Ap. 12, 1807 ; joined church, June — ,
1807; was a farmer, settled on his father's homestead ; represented the
town in Conn. Legislature, in 1821 ; was Justice of the Peace several
years, including 1825 and 1827; and d. of debility, Aug. 14, 1845, in
74tli vear ; num.

41.'IIL JOHN,=' b. Kent, Nov. 18, 1773 ; was a lawyer of Ridgefield,
afterward of New Milford, Conn. ; was bap. Kent, Ap. 12, 1807, and d.
Ap. 15. Ib07, of consumption, in 34th vear ; unm.

42. IV. ABIGAIL,-^ b. Kent, Jan. '3, 1776; d., town record says,
Feb. 13, grave-stone says Jan. 17, 1778.

43. V. WILLIAM,^^ (83) b. Kent, May 25, 1779; received, in
1803, from Union College, the honorary degree of A. M. ; was a dis-
tinguished kiAvver of New York ; m. Feb. — , 1806, Mrs. Catherine Alice
(Schenck) Beftn, of N. Y. She d. N. Y., Dec. 30, 1822, aged 42;
he d. at iVugusta, Ga., Ap. 21, 1832, of consumption, in 53d year.

(6) STEPHEN" SLOSSOX, who lived iu Poundridge, X. Y., Aug. 21, lYSY ; when he
sold land in the parish of Canaan, in NorwalU, may have been a son of Eleazer.

EBEXEZl'JR SLOSSON", who lived in Salem,' N. Y., and bought land in Norwalk,
Xov. 3, 1773, was probably too old to be a son of Eleazer, and he may not have be-
longed to this family.

116 Heraldry of Sf. Poid's Chapel. [July,

44. VI. ABIGAIIV b. Kent, Sept. 2G, 1781; ba]). Kent, Ap. 12,
1807; joined the church, Nov. 1812; and died of debility, Dec. 10,
1855, a2;ed 74 years.

45. VII. ELIZABETH,^ b. Kent, May 30, 1784; bap. Kent, Ap. 12,
1807; joined the church June, 1807, m. Oct. 17, 1809, LEWIS
SFOOXEil, a farmer of Kent. She died of consumption, July 10, 1827,
aged 43 years. Children :

1. CoiixEUA ScifuxcK.-' b Sept. 24,1810; m. Dec. 18, 1839, William N. Reid ;

resides Brooklyn, N. Y.

2. Lewis.' b. Ap. ;fO, 1814; ni. Feb. 13, 1840, Editlia Hatch.

3. J.\NE EnzAHETii,^ b. June 1, ISIG; d. June 14, 18'-!8.

4. Marv Rebecca,-' b. Auu^. 20, 1818; in. Xov. a, 1838, Chauncey Smith; and d.

in Wisconsin Feb, 14, 1858.

46. VIII. IIANNAE,' b. Kent, July 25, 1786; bap. Kent, Ap. 12,
1807; joined the church in Kent, May 2, 184 T ; resides, 1872, on the
homestead of her father and grandfather; num. As she was born
when her grainl father was ninety years old, their two lives cover a
continuous i)eriod of one hundred and seventy-six years, and she is yet
hale and erect, with a fair ])rospect of being the longest lived of this
long-lived family. Many thanks are due to her for information Mhich
was not on rect)rd.

47. IX. EZBOX,^ b. Kent, Aug. 25, 1789; went to :N'ew York when
fifteen years old; was a lawyer: and d. Oct. 27, 1828, aged 39 years.

48. X. MARYv' b. Kent, Ap. 14, 1793 ; bap. Kent, Ap. 12, 1807 ;
joined the church Jan, — , 1821 ; d. Oct. 10, 1838, of consumption, aged
45 years.

{To he ccnifinued.)

THE HERALDEY OF ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL, NEW YORK.

By the Rev. Beverley R. Betts, A.M.

SECOND PAPER.

The first tahlet on the south wall of the chancel of St. Paul's
Chapel is— To the Memory of AX^THONY VAN UAM, Esq., which,
as it is accompanied by no arms, is not strictly within the scope of
these papers.

The next monument is that of Mrs. Fi-anklin.

Beneath the Altar of this Church are deposited the remains of

Mrs. Emzabeth Fuaxki.in, wife of his Excellency

William Fuanklin, Esq., late tjovernor under His

Britannick Majesty, of tiie Province of New Jersey.

Comi)elled, by the aihei'se Circumstances of the Times, to

part from the Husband she loved, and at length deprived

of the soothing Hope of his speedy Return,

She sunk under accumulated distresses and departed this

Life on the 2Sth daj- of July, 1778, in the I'.ith Year other Age.

SiNCEnirv and Sen'sibilitv,

Politeness and Afeaisilitv,

Godliness and Cuauitv

were

With SEySE retin'd and PERSOX e]egnnt in her UXITED !

From a grateful remembrance other affectionate Tenderness, and constant performance

of all the duties of a Good Wife,

This monument is erected in the Year 1787,

' By Him who knows htr worth and still laments ]ier Loss.

1872.] Heraldry of St. PauVs Chapel 117

A very creditable acknowledgment, seeing that he had tive years
before, in 178--2, consoled himselt with a second wife. The lady how-
ever, seems to have merited even these high praises. Mr. Whitehead
says that " recollections are or were cherished of her by aged pi-rsons
wdio knew her, as of an exceedingly amiable woman, possessing many
virtues and of very engaging manners." Her name was Elizabeth
Downs, and she is said to have been a AVest Indian.

The Arms are in colors and are Franklin impaling Downs. 1.
Argent on a lend between tuw lions' heads erased gules a dolphin be-
tween as mani] martlets or. 2. Argent thres palets wavy gidcs. There
is neither crest nor motto.

In the blason given by Mr. Sparks, the bend is engrailed. This,
however, is a mistake. Mr. Sparks has given the Arms of Franklyn
of York. Dr. Franklin's family, according to the pedigree in Mr.
Sparks' book, canie from Ecton. ni Xortb.ampton shire.

The history of Governor Franklin is exceedingly accessil)le. The
following is apportion of the bil)liography :

W. A. Whitehead's Biographical Sketch of Governor Franklin in the
Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society for 18-48, p. 1^1;
Gordon's History of New Jersey, p. 193 ; Sabine's Loyalists ; Cnrwen's
Journal and Letters, third edition, New York, 1845, p. 552; Duer's
Life of Stirling, pp. 07-70, gives two curious letters from Philip
Livingston and John Penn. Sparks' Life and Letters of Dr. Franklin,
vol. 1, pp. 90, 539. The Annual Register for 1813, p. 123.

The last inscription on the south wall of the chancel and the
nearest to the nave is in Latin.

Sub hoc Marmore positae sunt Exuviae

Elkonorae, uxoris Sigismu.ndi IIigget

de Novo ]i;boraceiisi Arniigeri,

K"atae Lini'olniensi urbis Mao-nae Britanniae,

Cujus si iiidi'tcs^am in Di-uni pietatem,

Immotani in aniic(js tideni,

Amorein ad ]Marituin illibatuni,

Si in aeqnales coniitatem

in egi'uos liberalitatem,

in omncri spcctes bcnevoltMitiam,

vix aetas iiace parem habuit,

Superiorem nulla.

Obiit III Men. Decern. MDCCXCV Aetatis L.VII.

The Akms, which are in colors, are. Argent, a chevron gules, on a
chief azure two jleurs de lis of the first. Crest, tivo wings expanded
and pointing otciwards gules. Motto. Deiie agendo et cavendo.

This should be a distinguished person ; yet we regret to say that the
infoi-mation Avhich has been derived from an elaborate course of
inrpiiry can be put only, so to speak, in the form of a series of negations.
The arms are not those given by Burke ; and the motto is an incom-
prehensible piece of Latinity. There is no record in the registers of
Trinity Church of the marriage of Sigismund Hugget, nor of the
burial of his wife. The very name is unknown to the clergy. Whether
or not this gentleman were connected with Benjamin Hugget, who
lived during the revolutionary war at the corner of Nassau and Fair
(now Fulton) streets, in NeAV York, who signed an address to Lord
Howe, in 1770, and Avho was thereupon denounced as a "terrible
Tore," and subjected to the polite attentions of the Committee to detect

118 Ucraldnj of St. PauVs Chapel. [July,

Conspiracies, we cannot say. Kor have we been alile to learn more of
the descendar.ts than of the progenitors of Mr. Hngget. Dying in
1813, he left a will, by which he gave his seal of arms to liis son tSigis-
mnncl, and directed that his estate shonld be divided among lus
chihlren, whom, however, he does not name. The onl}^ positive piece
of information which we can give abont him is, that before the year
180iJ he liad married a second wife, whose Christian name was Snsan.
Of conrse, it was not to be expected tliat this lady conld be snperior or
even equal to her predecessor, biit we may at least hope that she
modestly imitated her many virtnes.

Tliere are many otlier cnrions and interesting monnments in the
nave of St. Paul's Chapel, one of the most conspicuons and elegant of
which is that erected by the mem1)ers of the bar, in memory of tlie late
John Wells. None of these, however, come strictly within the purpose
of these papers, which is simply to discuss the Heraldry, /. e., the
armorial paintings and sculptures which exist in St. PauTs Chapel.
We come now to two riMnarkablc pieces of antiqnity — that is to say, of
American antiquity,

On the north and south walls, opjiosite each other, and half-way
down the nave, hang the arms of the United States and the State of
New York. These are supposed to mark the places which were occu-
pied by the large square })ev\^s set apart lor the President and Governor,
in those remote ages when the Great Republic was in its earliest in-
fancy. It is a little curious that, as Dr. Dix ol^serves, it should have
'•' been strenuously disputed whether the President's pew was on the
north side or on the south.'' The reverend rector has taken some
pains to intorm himself upon this point; and the result of his in-
quiries will be found in his Historical Kecollections of St. Paul's
Chapel" pp. 47-50. At - some dreary day of modernizing and mis-
called improvement," these canopied pews were destroyecl, and the
paintings consigned to an unmerited obscurity. A few years ago they
wei'e restored, as nearly as could be determined, to their original
positions.

The arms of the United States are on the north side, and are. be-
lieved to mark the place of the President's pew, in which General
Washington was accustomed to sit. The painting is evidently the
result of the labors of a skillful painter, woi'king Irom the device of
an experienced hcndd. Tlie blason is as follows:

Aryent six palets (jiih-s. a chief azure. Borne on the hreast of the
American Eagle di.spltfi/ed. in his dexter talon an olive brancli, in his
sinister a bundle of 13 arrows, points upwards, aH proper, the last
featliered or ; his head surrounded unth a circular sky azure, charged
with 13 mullets 5 4 3 1 argent, environed with clouds proper, and
beyond, rays or; in his ueah a scroll with the tvords ^'U Plurilus
Unnm" gold.

The device adopted on the twentieth of June, 1782, is the following:
(Journals of Congress, vol. 7, p. 3'J5.)

'' Fdleways of thirteen pieces aryent and gttles, a chief azure ; the
escutcheon on the breast of the American eayle displayed p)rop(ir, hold-
ing in his dexter talon an olive branch, and in his sinister a bundle of
thirteen arrows, all jjroper, and in his beak a scroll inscribed with
this motto ' P pluribus Uuuni.' For the Ckest; Over the head of the

1872.] Herald nj of St. PauVs Chapel. 119

eagle, wliieh appears above the escutelieon, a glory or, breaking through
a eloud proper, and surrounding thirteen stars, forming a constellation
argent, on an azure field.'''

Mr. Lossing (Field Book of the Eevolutioii, vol. 2, p. G50, note)
says, upon the authority of Thomas Barritt, an antiquary of ^lanches-
ter, that these arms were suggested to John Adams by Sir John
Prestwich, Avho meant to sigmly by the bhie chief the protection of
Heaven over the States. The blason from the Journals of Congress
is, upon the whole, a good one, though we think that our own is more
clear and definite. It is a manifest slip, however, to describe the field
as pale ways, or paly. It is hardly necessary to say that paly, bendy,
&c., are only applied to an even number of divisions.

It is to be regretted that, in the ordinary representations of the arms
of the United States, the chief is often charged with mullets. This
blunder, which probably had its origin in some vague ideas about
stars and stripes, seems to have taken a firm hold upon tl.ie popular
mind. It is to be regretted, also, that the authorities which regulate
the Mint should, while they have avoided this error, have fallen into
another nearly as bad. Those of us whose memory extends to the
remote and happy ages (the gold and silver ages, if we may imitate the
hmguage of the disciples of Prehistoric Archa?ology) before the civil
Avar, when Ave had real money, may call to mind the nondescript bird,
neither displayed, nor rising, nor volant, nor, indeed, in any other intel-
ligible position, Avhich adorned the modern coins. The older coins
were of a different character. It is not easy to imagine a more elegant
piece of money than the old silver dollar, nor a more correct, artistic,
and graceful device than the American eagle, displayed and bearing on
his breast the simple and beautiful arms of the United States. It is to
be hoped that, if we ever should escape from this age of paper, some
one in authority Avill have sufficient knowledge and judgment to en-
able him to give us a better coinage than Ave have had of late.

The arms' of the State of Xcav York Avere evidently devised by an
adept and draAvn by an accom})lished artist. We have made a minute
and careful blason. Per fess, the shg in cliief and the sea in base, the
upper half of the sun rising out of f tie latter, all proper.

CKEST-^0;i a wreath vert and argent tlte nortliern half of the terres-
trial globe, of the second, the meridians sable, a spilxC projecting fro7n the
pole of tlte last ; above it, but nottowhing, an eagle rising proper, to tlie
sinister, his head refiexed below Ms breast, grasping in his beah his dex-
ter talon.

Supporters on a quasi compartment formed Ig tlte extension of the
scroll or. De.der. Liberty, hair brown, decorated with pearls proper,
face, neck, arms hands and Jeet also proper ; sandalled gules, vested
vert ; depending from and 'behind her shoulders a brown mantle, in
her dexter hand a pole sahle, spiked at the foot or, thereon a Phrygian
cap argent, tlte sinister hand resting on tlic shield. Sinister. Justice,
her face, neck, arms, Jiands and feet pt'oper, sandalled gules, her hair
brown and fl(noing, decorated with pearls, vested in a brow)tish gray,
cinctured about the waist azure, the cincture fringed or, bound about
the eyes ivith a fillet sable, depending from and beldnd her shoulders a
mantle as the cincture, liolding in her dexter hand a sword erect argent
pomelted and hilted gold ; in her left, depending by a ribbon gules, her
scales, the beam sable, the strings as tlic ribbon, the scales, round, or.

120 Heraldnj of St. Paul's Chapel [July,

Motto. — On a, scroll argent, in golden letters, Excelsior. The sup-
proters rest upon garbs or wheat slieaves lying horizontally and the
shield is surronnded Avitli flowers in the fashion of the day. In blason-
ing Justice it was found necessary to repeat the names of one or two
of the tinctures, as any attempt to blason it in the usual way by num-
bers would have involved the whole affair in inextricable confusion. At
the feet of Liberty the artist has introduced a device which reminds
one of the strange conceits of the old Italian painters. There arc two
swords in saltirc, points dowuAvards, one ]dain, the other decorated, and
above them King George's crown reversed. The resemblance in posi-
tion to the famous piratical ensign, the death's head and cross bones,
may be accidental; but the device itself plainly enough indicates the
political proclivities of the artist.

An act of March 16, 1778, directing a great seal to be made, recites
that arms have been devised for the State of Xew York, but gives no
description of them. This first great seal, which was a very elegant
and artistic affair, appears to have been a composition from the arms
of the State. It is what old Guillim would have called a '• landskip."
The sea occupies a small portion of tlie base ; above it is a range of
three mountains ; above the mountains is neirly the full face, more
than three-quarters, of the sun, drawn conventionally; below is the
motto " Excelsior," and in the exurge the words " The Great Seal of
the State of New York." The reverse represents tlie sea, with a lofty
rock rising out of it, and in the exurge are the word " Frustra " and the
date 1777. The idea of the waves ot the sea beating vainly against the
solid rock is clearly a modification of the thought involved in the Scot-
tish tliistlc and the famous "Nemo me ivipune lacessif." The moun-
tainSjhowevergracel'ul they may be in a seal, where no color is required,
would be, for many reasons inappropriate in a coat of arms; and it is
to be regretted that they shouUl have found their way (apparently Avith-
out authority) into the modern representations of the arms of the
State. The second great seal was adopted in 1798. The reverse is
nearly identical witli that of the first; the obverse professes to contain
the arms of the State, with crest and motto. The third and last great'
seal contains sim])ly what were thought to be the arms of the State.
These, however, differ in many respects from the painting in St.
Paul's. The sea occupies only a small portion of the base; above it are
mountains, and behind them the sun, drawn, not conventionally as
they sliould be, but with an attempt to copy nature. The eagle in the
crest is drawn badly, being partly rising and jiartly volant; tliat is to
say, in a position which cannot be blasoned. Liljerty and Justice have
chanaed i)laces. and are in a curious crouching posture; the scales of
the latter have disappeared, and her sword points wearily over her left
shoulder, as if she were tired of her duty. Altogether, the achievement
is not one to be proud of There is no reverse. This seal was adopted
by an act of March 27, 1809, which directs that the great seal shall con-
sist of the arms of the State, and recites that a written description is
recorded in the office of the Secretai'y of State. Inquiries have been
made in that office, with the hope of obtaining either a copy of the
original device or some authentic record of the arms of New York. No
further information, liowever, has been elicited than the statement that
no record can be found. Under these circumstances the painting in

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St. Piiul's Chapel possesses a great and peculiar value. It bears internal
evidence of being a correct and scientiilc work of art; and from the time
of its execution, which was apparently AVlien the Governor's pew wtis
set up (1785), it woitkl seem to be nearly as old as the State itself. We
think tlnit it may be regarded as a trustworthy illustration of what the
arms of tlie State of New York really are.

This closes the strictly heraldric, i. e., armorial, history of St. Paul's
Chapel, since the other monuments give no arms, and, therefore, not-
withstanding their interest and merit, do not come within the inten-
tion of these papers.

THE LAWEENCE PEDIGEEE.

By Watson- Effingham Lawrence, of New York City.

Editor of the New York Genccdoglccd and Biographiccd Record.

Sir— -Although I have attained to my eighty-fourth year, I feel
called npon to notice a publication in your Jannary number (p. _2G)^
styled " Notes on the Lawrence Pedigree.'' It purports to be a criticism
or rather challenge, of an able and interesting article in the Record,''
for July, 1871 (vol. 2, p. 113), entitled "Traces of American Lineage
in England," from a well-known writer, whose personal and professional
character and literary attainments render him a valuable correspondent;,
and one especially to be appreciated and encouraged, if he would take
the trouble to explain the history of " Old New York Families." The
manner in which he and others, who came in the way of the challenging
critic, were treated, might frighten away some gentle correspondents,
Avho do not choose to be contentious. I received a letter enquiring
" who is this * * * ^y^o c-^Us ^^pon ns at this late day to
" furnish documentary evidence of facts which haA'e been so universally
"admitted and believed by the family for over two hundred years ?"
It required some self-denial to refrain from entering into controversy..
Avhen the genealogical knight-errant thus entered the arena, paraded
his steed, iirmor and flag, sounded his trumpet, and challenged all
comers. But neither my age, nor the devoted life and character of the
writer of " Traces, &c.," permits an acceptance of such a challenge.
Only my position as a witness compels me to testify. I can answer
some of the questions proposed ; while sadly regretting that any
harshness was deemed appropriate, either to correct a supposed error or
to obtain information.

My much esteemed and distinguished friend, John L. Lawrence, late
a State Senator, had frequent interviews with me in reference to the
Lawrence Pedigree, both before and after his appointment as Secretary
of Legation, with Messrs. Clay and Adams, to Ghent, and his appoint-
ment as resident minister at Copenhagen. While abroad , and in All)any,
he devoted much attention to the subject, and especially in connection
with the early history of his ancestors, his native State, and his favorite
Long Island. As a lawyer of known standing, of the firm of Lawrence
& Floyd (the latter yet living), and as Assistant Register of the Court
of Chancery, he acquired a repute for accuracy. Those who haveread
his writings, such as his vindication of General Woodhull (published
7

122 The Lmvrence Pedigree. [Ju^y,

in Thompsons History of Long Island, 2d ed., ii, 418), will appreciate
his taste for historical enquiry. And here in New York, at least, his
high-toned and honorable character need not be vindicated. The
account of the Lawrence family in Thojnpson's Long Island, 2d ed.,
ii, 362, is entitled to the credit of having had his sanction and verifica-
tion. It was the best that had appeared, though not complete or perfect
in several branches nor in some minutiae But neither was he, nor am
I, a professed genealogist; nor, in our time, Avas that character a
common one. We were not called upon to disburse even "a small part
of the money which Avas spent in printing," in the employment of a
professional artist. By labor and care we gained sufficient information
to satisfy ourselves that the young Lawrence, John, aged 17 ; William,
aged 13 ; and Maria (or Mary), aged 9, who came out to Xew England,
in the Planter, in 1635 (with John Tuttell, mercer, aged 39, Joan
Tuttell, aged 42, and the younger children of Tuttell), Avere the near
relatives of Henry LaAvren'ce, and being orphans, Avere sent out by him
under the care of Tuttell and his Avife, ^perhaps their foster-mother), he
intending shortly to foUoAV them himself. All are familiar Avith the
circumstance of the association of Henry Lawrence AvithLord 8ayand
Seal, Lord Brooke, Sir Kichard Salstonstall and others, in obtaining
the large grant of land in Connecticut, as assignees of the WarAvick
Patent, and, in 1633-35, the removals to Connecticut, and presently the
appointment of John Winthrop, Jr., to be Governor of Connecticut,
and the other appointments. The intention of Henry LaAvrence to
folloAv the young LaAvrences to this country AA'as also ascertained to our
satisfaction, and that " the prohibition to CroniAvell and others from
emigrating to America, defeated their intentions." We of course had
the traditions of the family.

Most nnfortunately, my correspondence on this subject with Mr.
John L. LaAvrence, noAV deceased, and also with Henry Walwortli, my
partner in business, resident in England, Avas destroyed in the great
lire of 1836, Av.ith most of my other valuable papers. This is Avhat
compels me to state my recollection and be a Avitness. But I have
great confidence that abundant evidence is still accessible to sustain
the accuracy of my information and recollection.

The critic says *• every assertion should be Aveighed, and traditions
" or surmises carefully marked as such." It seems to me he does not
folIoAV the rule, but indulges in assertions based upon mere absence of
information or ignorance ; or upon the old Latin rule " De non appar-
entibus et non existenfibns, eadem est ratio." 1{ ^ jyartij to a contro-
versy assumes and fails to proA'e a material fact, that rule may be just ;
but it has little application to friendly investigations or to ancient
descent. There Avere certainly ancestors, though all are out of ex-
istence, and feAv fair and complete records remain. True, there are
questions of origin ; as to Avliich it is fair to ask information. But
suppose a man has claimed himself to be a son or a descendant of
* * * * LaAvrence, and a stranger applies to him and says, sIioav
me the certificate of your father's or ancestor's marriage, otherwise I
publicly and at once pronounce you an illegitimate bastard — a false
pretender — Avhat reply should be made? There is a Avide difference
betAveen a critic's view of the assertions of others such as he can say
were '"composed" and his OAvn inaccurate guesses, Avhich, Avithout

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discrimination, lie puts forth as assertions. He says " the next step in
Holgates American Geneahgy (wliich confessedly is a mere compila-
tion) is to assume that John and William were the patentees at Flush-
ing, L. I., in 1645, when one of them Avas aged 27, and the other 23
years." He asks distinctly, in the face of all the publications, '• were
John, William and Thomas relatives ?" And then assuming that he
has been placed in the magisterial chair, says "until these questions
are answered hy proof, such as jxtrish records and wills, all repetitions"
d'C, "are useless and ridiculous" I do not agree with him. I feel sure
of many losses of proofs during our struggles in the wilderness for
seven or eight generations, our tights with Indians, burnings and other
destructions of dwellings, removals, i!cc. His rule is wrong. But it
may mislead some of the less thoughtful and less generous, and I will
answer it, in })art. from what is before me.

John and William Lawrence certainly were young to be so dis-
tinguished as to be named in the Dutch township patents ; but that
was not without precedent. Persons no older have tilled positions
equally prominent; being selected generally for their qualitications,
talents and education. Their success in after life proved their
superiority.

John" Lawrence, the eldest brother, horn 1618, was, in November,
16-14, one of the patentees of the Great Plains called Hempstead, L. I.,
under grant from the Dutch Clovernor Kieft (when the Dutch were
trying to secure L. I.); in 1645 he was one of the patentees of Flushing
under grant from the same governor; in 1658, he removed from Long
Island and settled permanently in ]Si"ew Amsterdam, now New York
City ; in 1663, he was one of the commissioners appointed by Governor
Stuyvesant to treat Avith the General Court at Hartford and with John
Scott upon Long Island ; in 1665, he Avas appointed Alderman of NeAV
York upon the tirst incorporation of the city under Governor Nicolls
(when Aldermen Avere judges); in 1672, he Avas appointed Mayor of
New York and presided in the Mayors Court; in 1674, he Avas ap-
pointed a member of the council, in Avhicli otiice he continued by
successive appointments until 1698. In 1691, he AA'as again appointed
Mayor of Ncav York; and in 1692, Judge of the Supreme Court, in
which office he remained until his death, in 1699. This is all matter of
record and easily established. It cannot be questioned even by the
skeptical critic. There is no harm, there may be use. in repeating it.
In the NeAV York Eecords-Book of YVills, (1693 to 1698) page 346, avb
find recorded the Avill of John Lawrence of New York, dated 7th
January, 1698-9, in Avhich he says it is " Avritten Avith my oAvn hand,"
and that he is above "eighty years of age," and by Avhicli he devises
houses in Ncav York to his Avife Susannah, and his " estate in land on
Long Island f« a patentee of Hempstead and Flushing, and the only
survivor in both f naming his sons, John and Thomas, and his
daughters, Mary and Martha, &c.

This proves sufficiently that he, horn in 1618, AA^as seventeen years old
in 1635, Avhen he came over in the Fluxler; tAventy-six Avhen patentee
of Hempstead, and tAventy-seven Avhen patentee of Flushing. Can our
critic trace him betAAeen 1635 and 1644? Can he produce the list of
those Avho studied at Ipswich or with Henry Salstonstall ? It belonged
to the oldest son and his eldest son or lieir in turn, according to

124: Tlie Lawrence Pedigree. [J^^b''

Englisli rule, to preserve, with the land which he alone would inherit,
the family arms and records. He had sons, but their issue failed.
There were descendants of his daughters, one of whom married Gurdon
Salstonstall, but all memorials were scattered. It would be rather
cruel in the critic to compel me to run after them. Does he disbelieve
the old patriarch's will ? Can he believe no one? The appointment
of William as a patentee of Flushing at the early age of twenty-two,
may have been attributable to the influence of his brother John.

William Law"rence, the brother, born 1623, was, as above stated,
in 1645, associated with John, as one of the patentees of Flushing on
Long Island, in which town he resided during the remainder ot his
life. In 1658, he was a magistrate at Flushing under the Dutch
Government, and after 1661, under the English Government, he held a
military commission and was also in the _ magistracy of the North
Eiding" of Yorkshire on Long Island. Iii March, 1*664, he married
Elizabeth Smith, his second wife. He was called William Lawrence
of Flushing, and he was referred to, in 1673, as the son-in-law of
Eichard Smith. For so much we have clear public records. His
letters, addressed in his magisterial capacity to Governor Stuyve-
sant and his council, it is agreed, are '• ably Avritten, evincing great
energy and decision of character, and are evidently the production of a
man of superior mind and liberal education.'' (See State Eecords at
Albany.) He was the largest landed proprietor in Flushing. Letters
of administration were granted, on 25th March, 1680, to his widoAV,
Elizabeth, and his eldest son, William, and by the inventory of his
estate, on fde iu the Surrogate's Office, New York City, his plate, sword
and personals alone were valued at £4,432 stg. Few of the public
records of Flushing have been preserved "in co/isequeUce of their de-
struction hy fire in 1789" (see Thomp. L. I. ii, 67). This William
left several sons, many of whom can be traced. The more numerous
his descendants, the wider are scattered the old memorials of azicestry.
Tlie writer is descended from his son Joseph, and of course he has a
better knowledge of the descendants of Joseph than of the others.
William, the older son, married Deborah, the daughter of Eichard
Smith and youngest sister of his father's second wife.

Thomas Lawrence, the other of the three emigrating brothers
(Avhose age is not precisely given), by report came out subsequently to
John and William. In the year 1655 their names all appeared as pro-
prietors of land in the town of Newtown on Long Island ; and in the
English patent for that town from Governor Dongan, John, William
and Thomas Lawrence were all named as patentees. Thomas was the
proprietor of the whole of Hell-gate Neck, then divided into a number
of cultivated farms and extending along the East Eivex from Hell-
gate Cove to Bowery Bay.

As Thomas came out after the others it may be advisable to show
(what the families of the others admit) that he Avas a brother of Wil-
liam and John. — The story about *' three brothers " may be correct in
a ^ti\Y instances. — In the Secretary of State's Office in Albany we find,
ill 1711, a petition to the Chancellor from William Lawrence, second
s )U of Thomas Lawrence of Newtown, in Avliich petition he introduces
'the name of his •' uncle John Lawrence"' and liis '-'aunt Susannah."
This is deemed a distinct and early claim of the relationship. Doubt-

1872.] The Lawrence Pedigree. 125

less there are other recoo-nitions. Some sav his uncle John, as Judge,
got him clear from punishment. This William of Newtown, the son
of Thomas, in 1670, married Anna, the daughter of Samuel Edsall and
of the Dutch helle, his wife ; and Avith his father-in-law, in 1689, he
adhered to Jacob Leisler and attempted to support Leisler's rule. This
created a political division in the family. He was in favor afterwards
under Governor Bellamont (see Doc. of N. Y. Col. Hist., iv, 834, 1137,
1180), and he left many descendants, who are scattered far and wide.
The critic alludes to the old family of Lawrence, reported de-
scended from Robert, a crusader, knighted by Richard I, in Pales-
tine in 1191, and to the very ancient arms, distinguishing that
family, Avith a " cross-raguly " and with a semi-dolphin (or fish tail)
for its crest. It became a very numerous family. He has traced
branches, some memliers of which at different times had new coats
of arms awarded them, all containing the " cross-raguly,'' and many
also adopting the same crest. These were an acknowledgement
or claim that tliey were descended from the ancient knight, or from
his successor. Sir Robert, living in Lancasliire in 145-4; but they had
new marks of distinciion as usual, some on the coat of arms, some of
the crest, and others merely of motto ; to indicate the particular
branch which started with new or revised arms. After this critic's
bold assertion that we had no pedigree, he asks in usual style, "Did
any of the Long Island families use a seal of arms " ! He might be
answered simply, " yes"! There were many memorials of this (see
Thompson's L. I. 2 ed., ii, 302 ; Riler's Ncwtoivn, p. 281). In a very
large family, widely scattered, many originals have been lost and copies
are much 'more easily produced. By the new rule this is not a satis-
factory answer. We must produce to the new judge the parish records
or a will. The old legal plan by which the testimony of a member of
the family was admitted to supply lost documents is ignored by him,
but may be acknowledged l)y others. The English " Visitations," were
]iot made up by the production of parish registers ; but, from the
representations of heads of families, reduced to writing and signed by
the living representative. All the old family pedigrees extend back
beyond any parish certificates. There Avere none in England before
1532, and no laAV provides for parish registers here, even to this day.
It is not the " cross-raguly," and the " semi-dolphin reversed," that are
seriously in question, but the colors and additions, crest and motto, to
determine which branch of the old family may be claimed. I have to
say then tliat, more than fifty years ago, Mr. John L. Lawrence and
myself together examined the seal affixed to one of the ancient wills
of my branch of the family, not then nor now in my custody, and made
otlier inquiries and comparisons ; and, at that time, when Ave made the
examination, the cross-raguly and the fish-tad too could be distinctly
traced, although that will had been exposed and throAvn aliout for over
100 years, and at the present time, I am informed, the seal is nearly
or quite oliliterated ; as it is apt to be, Avlien the paper is not carefully
folded and kept. If Ave had to depend upon this alone the critic doubt-
less would cavil at the proofs. But leaving him out of vicAV, it is merely
my duty to say that, if required, I am ready to testify that Avhen Ave
first examined the old Avill, Ave AA'ere satisfied that its seal conformed
Avith the seal of the Lord President Henry LaAvrence : that being the

126 The Lawrence Pedigree. [Julj,

particular point of inquiry ; and we had tlie description of it from liis
tomb-stone.

It is a poor attempt at wit, regardless of the character or feelings of
the highly re3i>ectable family of Lawrence at Boston, by which the
critic charges them, as well as the New Yorkers, with a " desire to ex-
pand the cross-raguly and wiggle the fish tail crest" (without inform-
ing us. l)y the Avay, in what dictionary Ave may find the Avord " Aviggle."
He should be held to some rule to jiroduce authority for it. Does he
mean " wriggle "' ? If so, that may have an odious sense, or else a
ridiculous one). One Avould suppose the names and repute of Amos
and Abbott Lawrence might liave deterred a townsman of theirs, hav-
ing respect for the opinion of mankind, from attempting to cast ridi-
cule upon their name, or upon the science which he pursues. They
were men of Avhom their country had reason to be proud, and whose
memory should be cherished Avith" respect and veneration. A fair and
accurate New England Avriter, speaking of their firm as merchants,
says the house for success and honora])le repute has probably never
been surpassed in Ncav England. Amos LaAvrence Avas only tAVo years
my senior ; having been born in 178G. He Avas of gentle aiid engaging
manners and disposition ; celebrated for his philanthropy, and noted
for his munificent donations to public charitable institutions, and for
his extensive iirivate charities ; the recollection of Avhich should en-
dear his memory to his felloAv-citizens. I kncAV him intimately. In
1819 Ave made together a jdeasure excursion through Virginia, visiting
different plantations and gaining general information. I could recount
many interesting circumstances that occurred on that occasion. As a
pleasant, amiable and intelligent traveling companion, I have never
knoAvn his equal.

His brotlier, Abbott Lawrence, was also one of the most eminent,
successful and liberal merchants the United States has ever produced.
He gave to Harvard University one hundred thousand dollars to found
a Scientifio School, and, in his donations to other deserving objects, he
has manifestfd a princely liberality. And as a statesman, our'country
has reason to be proud of him. He Avas a representative to the 24th
and 25th Congress, Avhere he ably distinguished himself. In 1843, he
w-as appointed a Commissioner to settle Avith the English Commis-
sioners the N. E. boundary question. General Taylor, Avhen President,
offered him the first position in his cabinet, Avhlch he declined. In
1849, he Avas sent out as Minister of the United States to Great Britain ;
and in that distinguished position he manifested abilities and states-
manship of the first order.

It remains to be seen Avhether the countrymen and felloAv-citizens of
these men are ready to mock at their integrity, or to cast ridicule on
their family name and history, affecting all their descendants, upon
such slight grounds as this critic assumes; but Ave believe there is no
ground for the imputation. Let the cautious reader observe the
critic's reference to a pedigree in Bond's History of Watertown, p.
1080, made by Mr. H. G. Somerby, in Avhich a LaAvrence family of
Suffolk Co., England, Avas traced back many years and doAvn to John
Lawrence, of AVatertoAvn, in Mass., the ancestor (as the same book
shoAvs) of Amos and Abbott Lawrence of Boston. But, be not misled
by the assertion of the critic a fcAV lines loAver, " that none of these

1872.] The Lawrence Pedigree. 127

pedigrees extend very for back," &c. As any one can see for himself, the
pedigree traced by Mr. Somerby, and printed (pp. 1080-81), extends
back some seventeen generations, and connects that family with the
Lancashire knight, and even with the old crusader. We know nothing
of its accuracy; but it seems well attested, and Mr. Somerby, as we are
informed, Avas a skillful and respectable genealogist of the professional
class. Others, then, maybe left to criticise his Avork, " Ay//? hoIji's
tanfas componere lites" And the reader Avho consults Bond's Wafer-
toivn, may also notice (at page 819), the conclusion of that careful
writer, that the John Lawrence of Massachusetts was an older man,
and not the passenger with Tuttell in the Planter. He is rightly
deemed as one who came over Avith the Senior Governor Winthrop of
Massachusetts, in 1G30; and it is a mere error of inexperienced copy-
ists in mistaking him for the John avIio came over in 1035 Avith John
"Winthrop the son, Avhen the latter Avas appointed by Henry LaAvrence
and others to be Governor of Connecticut.

It may be admitted that the liberality of the Messrs. LaAvrence of
Boston, rcAvarded the Genealogist for his labor in searching out their
ancestry; they of course believing his account Avas correct; and it is
not unlikely that some of the publications in the English Her. <£• Gen.
Misc. Avere copied in the course of the search for this pedigree, also at
their expense. I shall not attempt to revicAV these ; nor do I perceive
anything reflecting back upon the LaAvrence family in America. The
critic's kind suggestion that the name is simply a christian name, may
have been true once ; but can he tell how long ago that was ? Lauren-
tins de la More is a very old name, reported coming over Avitli
the Conqueror. LaAvrence of Durham d. about 1149. The names of
LaAvrence Washington, son of John and the Avidow Margaret, his
mother, appear as early as 1539, having claims to a farm at Warton, in
Lancashire — can the critic tell us surely Avhether this LaAvrence deriAed
his first name from the saint, or from the neighboring ftimily descended
from the old crusader ; Avhose grandson or descendant, James (accord-
ing to Mr. Somerby), married Matilda Washington? — a fact confirmed
by quartering the arms of AYashington Avith those of LaAvrence by some
of the descendants ? One curious circumstance I haAC not seen noticed
by Avriters, viz.: that Robert LaAvrence, a son of Sir James (the one that
married the dau. of Lord Wells), Avas parson of AVarton, in Lancashire,
the place of the old fiimily of Wasliington ; nor the circumstance that the
marriage Avith Wells, of the N. E. part of England— connected Avith the
CroniAvell family — led to political combinations, and changes of resi-
dence, Avhich may aid in identifying and arranging descendants.

The same gentle critic proceeds and says " there is no proof Avhatever
that Joseph LaAvrence had any Avife Mary ToAvneley." I cannot suppose
he spoke as a laAvyer or judge upon a litigated question Avhich called for
proofs. He meant, perhaps, to say he had seen none ; of itself not a
A'ery material circumstance. The records shoAv that Joseph Lawrence's
Avife Avas named Mary, Her signature, after marriage, it is believed,
can be produced. The destruction by fire of the church records of
ElizabethtoAvn, N. J., may excuse us from producing the parish regis-
ter. Elizabeth LaAvrence, AvidoAv of the tirst AVilliam, resided there
after her marriage Avith Sir Philip Carteret ; though she did not long
act as Governess of Ncav Jersey. It is fair to presume the marriage of

128 The Laicrence Pedigree. [Jw^Jj

Joseph Lawrence to Mary Towneley was there celebrated. The records
of Trinity Church, N. Y., were also burnt. There may yet exist, as
there certainly did exist other evidence. I have not tlie Bible, nor the
family papers. According to my private memoranda, Lord Francis
Howard, who, upon the death of his cousin Charles, became Baron of
Effingham, in 1G81, was appointed Governor of Virginia in 1G83, and
was at Albany, N. Y., the same year, at a convention with Indians
of the Five Nations. He was at New York city in 1084, 1G87, and
1G89 {see Smith's History of Neio York', pp. 45, 4G ; N. T., Doc. of
Col His., iii., 347, 394, 40G, 417, 418, 42G, 440. 441, 443, 549, 56G, 619,
655, G70). He, of course, came in contact with John Lawrence, then
in office. He was accompanied by his wife, Dorothea, daughter of Sir
liichard Towneley, son of Sir Charles Towneley, who fell at Marston
Moor, and whose property was sequestered. He was also accompanied
by Thomas ToAvneley, h. 1GG8. and Mary Towneley, b. 1G70, who, as I
believe, were the br> ''•her and sister of his wife, fifteen and tliirteen
years of age, in lG8b, and children of Sir Richard Towneley. It is
worthy of note, that thr New Y''ork Governor, in letters to England,
wrote of the expense to \>hich he was put by the Governor of Virginia,
with his large train. The second son of Lord Howard, named Francis,
became an Earl. Several of the name of Howard remained in this
country. Joseph Lawrence and this Mary Towneley, b, 1G70, were
married in (or before) IGOO. They named their eldest son Richard, b.
1691, after her fatlier, Richard Towneley, and their second son, Tliomas,
after her l)rother, Thomas Towneley; and Richard Lawrence named
his son Effingham, after the husband of his Aunt Dorothea. This
Effingham, son of Richard Lawrence, removed to London, where he
filled distinguished positions, and, prol)ably through family inlluence,
he became one of the Lords of the Admiralty ; and he, temporarily, at
least, commandt'd a channel frigate, wlien invasion was a])preheiided.
He was subsequently known as Capt. Lawrence of the Navy. Some
of his letters were preserved on Long Island, one writing for some
Newtown pippins ; and some of the aged remembered talking with
him. His dau. Catharine IMary. in 181G, mar. Sir John Thomas Jones,
Baronet, of Cranmer Hall, Norfolk Co., an aid to the Duke of AVel-
lington. Two of the sons of Ca])tain Effingliam Lawrence, viz., Wil-
liam Effingham, and Edward Billop Lawrence, have been at my house
in New York, and have assisted me in some investigations in England.
I liad information upon which I placed as much reliance as upon a
parish register.

Another guess of our critic is as to " Col. Richard Towneley, of New
Jersey," who, he says, "had sons, Charles and Effingham T., and
it is not unliJcely that he may have had a dau. Mary, who mar. her
step-brother, Joseph Lawrence ; at all events, i\\\s. Icnown marriage of
AVilliam's widow will account for the name of Effingham in the Law-
rence family." A part of tliis is the opinion of another writer, and
not important. The prior marriage of Col. Richard, and daughter b.
are not Avithin my knowledge. I will let the mere opinion pass with-
out further comment. If the parish records have been produced, I
have nothing to say. I will however, say, that this Colonel (not Sir)
Richard Towneley, had a clear ancient pedigree, and was the eighth
son of Nicholas Towneley, and second cousin of Sir Richard. He had

1872.] The Latvrence Pedigree. 129

by liis Avife. Lady Carteret, several cliildreii, including a son, Charles
Townelev, b. 1686, d. ir56, who had by his Avife Abigail, a son, Effing-
ham Towneley, b. 1716, d. 1789, Avho inar. Eebecca Crane, and had a
son, Eichard, &c.

Mary, a dau. of Elizabeth (Smith) by her first husband, ^ illiam
LaA\u-ence, became (1st) the Avife of James Emott, the laAvyer of NeAV
York. Avho d. in 1713, and (2d) in 17U, the Avife of Rev. Edward
Yaughan, of NeAV Jersey. In the Avill of Rev. Mr. Yaughan, in 1717.
he named his brother-in-laAV Charles ToAvneley, &c.

Others, in like manner, can be fully traced. It may be left to those
A\iio knoAV the reputations and surroiindings of these parties, to con-
sider Avhether it is not ]n-obable tliat they had pretty accurate accounts
of such marriages as fell Avithin the range of their immediate families.

I Avill drop further discussion of the critic's sharpness, Avitli the
remark that all genealogies are greatly exposed to error, Avhen formed
or composed, not from exact data, dates and place'- but by going back
from the knoAvn present into the dim and con. ^sed past; but they
ought therefore to be treated Avith generous r ,nsideration and kind-
ness. To err is human. There are some .rrors in nearly all the
LaAvrence pedigrees I have examined, and no doubt there are venal and
unscrupulous persons, A\-ho for a rcAvard Avill draw out pedigrees and
coats of arms, Avithout care for their truthfulness or accuracy. But no
honest and honorable man will proclaim a pedigree or arms as his
which he knows or belieA'es to be, not his OAvn, but some one else's.

The Editor of the Record, in a note (p. 26), says, it would be very
desirable to knoAV more of Henry LaAvrence, &c. Many accounts have
been published. I Avill furnish such information as I have, that has
never to my knoAvledge been published in America, but will preface
it by a reference to, and brief extract from, the " Old Merchants of Kew
York," 5th series, p. 88, where the Editor (a correspondent of the
London Times, and other English papers, Avho had an extensive English
correspondence, and had more than ordinary facilities for acquiring
information, but Avas not always accurate), says:

'' Henry LaAvrence, above mentioned, Avho married Elizabeth Hagar,
was buried at St. Ia'cs, 1580 ; issue :

" 1. John, his heir, and

"2 William, who settled at Great St. Albans, in Hertfordshire,
and whose sous, John, William, and Thomas, came OA'er to America
the same year with Governor Winthrop (of Connecticut) in 1635.

" John 'LaAvrence, son and heir of Henry, aboA'e mentioned, Avas
knighted in 1603, by James I. He married Elizabeth, only daughter
and heiress of Ralph Waller, Esq., of ClerkeuAvell, Middlesex. He Avas
father of Henry LaAvrence, of Avhom Ave furnish a very full sketch,
from the circumstance of his having Avith Lord Say and Seal," &c.
The editor of that Avork further says (p. 90) : " John, AVilliam, and
Thomas LaAvrence, were among the earliest settlers of the Eng-
lish toAvns Avithin the Dutch jurisdiction upon Long Island. They Avere
the sons of William LaAvrence, Avho Avas the second son of Henry LaAv-
rence and Elizabetli Hagar, before mentioned, and Avho removed from
St. Ives, Avhere he Avas born and settled, to Great St. Albans, in Hert-
fordshire, England, about the year 1580."

My record says he removed to St. Albans in IGOl, and died in 163L

130 The Lmvrence Pedigree. [July,

In a Harhian MS., (Xo. 14G0) there is a drawing, often alluded to,
of the ensigns and trophies won in battle by Oliver; dedicated to his
counsellors and ornamented with their arms. The arms of the Lord
President, Henry, are there, the cross-raguly and fish-tail crest (with-
out a chief), and the motto " JVil desperanduDi." This motto may
have been assumed by the President in the revohitionary troubles, and
perhaps when he was made a Councillor (see notes to JBliss's Edition
of Wood's Ath. O.r., ii., 63). A picture of the President has been re-
ferred to : — His grave-stone, not yet effaced (in 1803), Avas in the
Chapel of St. Margaret's, alias Thele, in Hertfordshire. The arms
were, "or, cross-raguly gules," (without a chief) "impaling Peyton."
The crest, a Fish-tail or demi-dolphin. A letter directed by him to
Sir Simonds' d'Ewes is sealed with a small red seal, cross-raguly, with
a lion in the chief (indicating the St. Ives branch). The epitaph on
his tomb-stone was as follows: — "Here lyeth interred the body of
Henry Lawrence, Esq., some time of this place, who married Amy
Peyton, daughter of Sir Edward Peyton, of Ileham, in the county
of Cambridge, Knight and 13art. He had issue of her, seven sons and
six daughters. He departed this life August the 8th, 1G44," (evidently
by a mistake in copying — for 1GG4) in the G4th year of his age. Also, in
this place he l)uried four of his children: Edward, under a stone ad-
joiuing upon the south side of this stone, and Elizabeth, next adjoining
and in part under this stone on the north side, who died February,
1662, in the thirteenth year of her age. Theodosia lyeth under this
stone with her ftither. She died September 2, 1G44 (?) in the 20th year
of her age. Also Henrietta, the youngest daughter, died the oOth of
Septeml)er, 1GG4 in the loth year of her age, who lyeth by her brother,
in part under this stone on the south side. The said Amy Lawrence,
in memory of her loving consort and children, hath caused this stone
to be laid here."

Other children of Henry Lawrence the President, were

Martha, who married Richard, Earl of Barymore.

Henry, who died in 1G79, leaving two sons, Henry and Edward. Of
these Henry died unmarried and Edward was created a Baronet (Irish ?)
wath remainder to liis sister's son Isaac Wollaston, of Losby in Lei-
cestershire ; he died May 2, 1749. (The family of AVollaston in
Leicester County can be traced.)

John, who left England Avith one of the BradshaAvs, went first to
Barbadoes; then to Jamaica in 167G. His Avill is dated May 10,
1690. John, his son, Avas a member of Assembly (in the West Indies),
and left six sons. The two eldest died, leaving an only son each, Avho
died Avithout issue. James, the third son of Fairfield, died 1756, leav-
ing his eldest son Richard James LaAvrence, Esq., Avhose eldest son,
James LaAvrence, is (or Avas) a Knight of Malta.

William was naturalized by act of Parliment in 1656 ! having heen
born, with hi.s sisters Martha and Theodosia, beyond the sea!

It thus appears that Henr}' was abroad scA'eral years, including 1625
(?) when his daughter Theodosia Avas born, probably in Holland. In
Thompson's L. I., ii., 362, it was said, " in order to aAoid the ecclesias-
tical seA-erity directed against him, he retired to Holland, from whence
he (had?) returned in 1641." There may haAe been more than one
A'isit or the date mistaken.

1872,] The Lawrence Pedigree. 131

John Lawrence, the brotlier of the President, died in IGTO, leaving
an only son. Dr. Thomas Lawrence, antliorof '" Mercurius Centrales"
and physician to tive crowned heads, who died in 1714 (?), and had
a nnmei-ous family. His oldest son, a captain in the navy, Avas father
to Thomas Lawrence, Avho was President of the College of Physicians,
and was father to Sir Sonlden Lawrence. His sister Elizabeth married
(1st) Edward Griffith, and had a danghter, &c., who married the
Earl of Harrington ; and (2d) Lord Mohnn, who. in 1713, fell m a
duel with the Duke of Hamilton. Of this branch were also the
Lawrences of Stndley and Hackforth in Yorkshire.

A correspondent, und«r the signatnre of " a descendant of the Col-
chester Branch," in the Gentlemen's- Magazine for 1815 (part 3, p. 104),
speaks of the Essex Branch of the Lawrences, and says, that indi-
viduals of that branch represented the Colchester borough in Parliment
through several reigns between 1700 and 1750; that by certain old
documents it appears tiiat '(he origin of this branch was in the Grand-
father of the F resident from a younger son, &c. And " St. Ives," in the
'GentlenmiH Magazine, 1817 (part 1, p. 318), says that the Essex and
Norfolk Lawrences were from the same original stock as Henrg, and
attributes the election of the latter in Wbii ! from Colrhester, to the
strength of the family interest in that borough. He says he was nearly
relate'd to Sir Thomas Lawrence of Bucks, and Sir Thomas equally so
to the Colchester family of the same period.

An anecdote of Sir Thomas Lawrence of Bucks, may be seen m the
JVew Atlantis. He was buried at Chelsea in 1714.

Of all the Lawrences only those of the St. Ives and Iver families, so
far as I know, bear a chief. St. Ives on a chef gules a lion of Eng-
land. Iver on a chef azure, three leopards.

With these remarks I must be excused from farther discussion.
There need be no reply. I shall hold myself free from the trouble of
Avriting anything farther — I am too old for controversy.

Tliere are many collateral points which I should l)e glad to see eluci-
dated by others. A very large number of Lawrences are interested in
developing the truth ; I know none that are opposed to it — and it can
be easily seen that the history of the settlement of this country may
receive great light from such investigations, and be interesting to all
the earnest students of the country.

The Editor (in the note, p. 26) has alluded to the college record of
a Henry LaAvrence, at Cambridee, England, in 1022. Doubtless the
President of Cromwell's council was an educated man, and many of
Cromvveirs supporters coming from the IST. E. part of England were
educated at Cambridge.

One Henry, doubtless took orders. Henry, the friend of Milton and
author, I suppose a clergyman, but I cannot identify his family.
His descendant the Dr. and author, b. 1711, d. 1783, is well known. The
circumstance of the President Henry being abroad and having chil-
dren born abroad, deserves attention." It helps to account for the early
settlement of our LaAvrences among the Dutch here. They expected
and had friends among the Dutch ; perhaps relatives.

Watsojst Effingham Laavbence.
Js^ew York, Mav, 1872.

132 Genealogical Notation. [July,

GENEALOGICAL NOTATION.

Bt David Parsons" IIoltox, M. D.

In vol. i., p. 29, of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record may be
seen a sj'stem of notation of pedigrees adapted to American Genealogies, as proposed by
Dr. Ilolton.

In the first section of tliis system of notation, small capitals a, b. c, d, e, f, etc., are
placed above and to the right of the nam**, as indices in trans-oceanic generations, com-
mencing with the father* of the first immigrants of the American family.

In the second section, the members of the American series are indicated by luimeral
indices, commencing witli the immigrant children' of the father*; tlience hy Arabic
figures, progressively increasing, to show the successive generations down to the
present.

In cases where, as yet, the line is not traceable back to the first immigrant, we use
small letters of the alphabet, indexing the earliest known ancestor* as a; and the succes-
sive generations by the serial letters, b. c, d, e. f, etc , to the youngest born.

In case we subsequently extend our genealogical discoveries, each generation ascend-
ing is markei b}' affixing to the a regularly increasing numerals: a, a', a-, a\ a'', etc.,
upward toward the ascertained immigrant'.

Illustr.^tion of the System.

For illustration, let us take Philip* Parsons, who was in Enfield, Conn., in IfiOY;
whose ancestr\' we are yet (1872) unable to di-cover; while we liave on onv Memorvil
Ri'cords thousands of his descendants. Hence, for the present, we adopt the fullowing
mode of notation for said Philip Parsons and his descendants:

Philip* Parsons, of Enfield, Conn., was tliere in 1697

Nathaniel** Parsons, born in Enfield, Conn 17<''-'-10

Shubiiel'' Parsons, died in Enfiekl, Conn 1819

Eben'' Parsons, died in Enfield, Conn 1 844:

Dr. Edward Field* Par-ons, resides in Enfield, Conn 1872

His son, Edward Field*^ Parsons, resides at Enfield, Conn 1872

Search is still continued for the ancestral line of this Philip".

Should we discover his father, a', we shall designate him as a' ; should we later find
his grandfather, a-, as of America, he will be a"; unless this last be the immigrant',
when he will receive the unit index; and his descendants will then be re-indexed with
■numerals, as in second section.

The first section in this system of pedigradati(m includes any father, having left the
Eastern Continent and having died upon the voyage, his children reaching America.
He would, therefore, be pedigraded a, as of the first section ; while his children, if any
settled in America, would be pedigraded (1), as of the second section.

The illustration of the System maj' be more fully understood by adding the
following:

Edward-Field f. Dr. Edward Fields Eben'i, Shubae^ , Nat'ianielb, Philip*. It is
traditionally believed that this Philip^ was a grandson of Deacon Benjamin' Parsons,
of Springfield, Mass., the immigrant ancestor.

Should this tradition be proved to be true, then the pedigradation will run thus:

Edward FieLP I'arsons, residing at Enfield, Conn .... 1872

Dr. Edward Field' Parsons, residing at Enfield, Conn 1 872

Eben'' Parsons, died in Enfield, Conn Is44

Shubael' Pardons, died in Enfield, Conn 1819

Nathaniel' Parsons, born in Enfield, Conn 1 70'r'-10

Philip' Parsons, was living in Enfield, Conn 1097

Deacon Benjamin' Parsons married at Windsor, Conn., November 6, 1G53; resided
at Springfield, Mass., and died there August 24, 1689.

1872.]

List of American Families.

133

LIST OF AMERICAN FAMILIES.

Whose Genealogies are Beixo Ixvestioated, either ix "Whole or in Part, with a

View to I'ublication.

lioTE. — Those families, the names of which are intended to be puhlislied as separate
genealogies, arc designated bj- Small Capitals. Those which are fragmentary in char-
acter, or have been incidentally gathered in the CDurse of other genealogical investiga-
tion, are indicated by italirs. Some of the latter will, doubtle-is, be ulrimately expanded
into separate treatises. Where the address of the compiler is not given, apply to the
Publication Committee.

^^° Any addUionx or corrections to this list will be gratefully acknowledged by the
Publication Committee of the Record.

family.

ATbfrtnon ,
Alkxandkr,

ORIGIX.

Long Island, X. Y.
Descendants of .James.

Ailing,
Aimy,

Rhode Island.

Alvord,

AxDrRSOX,

Massachusetts,

AXDREWS,

John, of Connecticut.

Andrews,

William, of Xew Ila
Conn.

AXGELL,

Rhode Island.

Arniinglon,

New IlamjDshire.

Arnold,

Rhode Island.

Atiierton,

New Hampshire.

Ayery,

Bachelder,

Bagg,

Bailey,

Bailey,

Baker,
Baker,

Baldwin,

address of compiler.
J. T. Bowne, Salina, Kansas.
Miss E. C. .lay, 296 Madison

ave., New York Citj\
Mrs. A. J. Colvin, Albany, N.Y.
Fred. A. Holden, 1312 I street,

AVashington, D. C.
John A. Boutelle, Woburn, Mass.
Alex. D. Anderson, Esq., 210 N.

3d street, St. Louis, Mo.
Dea. Alfred Andrews, New Bri-
tain, Conn.
Gad Andrews, Southins;ton,

Conn.
D. Williams Patterson, New-
t ark Valley, Tioga, Co., N.Y.
A. F. Angell, M.D.,' East Atlle-

boro, Mass.
Henry B.Atherton, Esq. .Nashua,

N. 11.
TGen. Geo. S. Greene, Washing-
J ton, D. C.

1 Fred A. IL-lden, 1312 I street,
1^ Washington, D. C.
Henry B.Atherton,Esq., Nasluia,

N.H.
r Walter Titus Avery, Front
J street, New York City.
1 Rby.Wui. Clift, Mystic Bridge,
1^ Conn.
Prof. Jonathan Tenney, Owego,

Tioga Co., N. Y.
r Lyman H. Bagg, West Spring-
J field, Mass.

1 Matthew 1). Bagg, New York
L City.
Alfred Poor, Salem, Mass.
Capt. (liles Bailey, New London,

Conn.
Amos Baker, 68 School Street,
Boston, Mass.
Mass. (another family.) Ednumd J. Baker, Milton Lower
Mills, Mass.
r Byron A. Baldwin, Chicago,
Massachusetts and Conn. < 111.

[C. C. Baldwin, Cleveland, 0.

Jlassachusetts.

Massachusetts,
Connecticut.

Massachusetts.

134

List of American Families,

[July,

FAMILY.

ORIGIN*.

Ballou,
Bancroft,

Rhode Island.
Connecticut and Massachu-

Barber,

setts.
Rhode Island.

Barlow,

Massachusetts.

Barrett,

New Hampshire.

Barrows,
Burton,

or Barms

Rhode Island.

Bayard,

Maryland.

Bayley,

Beadle (B

eilell)

Beardsley

'

■\Villiam, Stratford, Conn.,
1839.

Beere,
Beers,

Smithfield, R. I.
Fairtiild, Conn.

Benson,

Rhode Island, Xorth Caro-

Berg IN,

^

1 na, Geoi-gia.
(New ed.) New York.

Blair,

Western Mass.,

Blake,

Blanchard,

Boaudman,

Massachusetts.
New Hampshire.

Boffnert,

Boies,

New York and New Jersey.
Massachusetts,

Bowen,
Bowne,

BRADBVnY,

Brat/ton,
Bridge,

Brotun,

Brovn,

Brown,

Blell,

hurt,

Butler,

Carot,

CaVender,

Calkk.

Capron,

Rhode Island.

Loner Islniid X. Y.
Massachusetts.

Rhode Island,

Nevv Hampshire.

Rhode Island.

Maryland.

Massachusetts.

Connecticut.

Massacliusetts.

Connecticut.

Massachusetts.
Massachusetts.

ADDRESS OF COMPILER.

Ira B. Peck, Woonsocket, R. I.
J. :M. Bancroft, P, O. Box 382,

New York City.
Fred. A. IToldeii, 1312 I street,

Washington, D, C,
S. S. Barlow, M. D., .55 E. 21st

street, New York Ci' y.
"Wn). Barret, Esq., Nashua, N. II.
Hiram Barrus, Reading, Mass.
Fred. A. Ilolden, 1312 I street,

Washington, I). C.
Rev. I. W. K. Handy, M. D,,

Mt. Sidney, Augusta Co., Va.
Prof. Jonathan Teiiney, Owego,

Tioga Co., N. Y.
Erastus F. Beadle, N. Y. City.
fRey. E. E. Beardsley, D.D..
I New Haven, Conn,
-. D. Williams Patterson, New-
l ark Valley. Tioga Co. , N. Y.
Martin B. Sco'tt. Cleveland, O.
Rev. Henry Beers Sherman,

Esopus, N. Y.
W. P. Carrison, P. O. Box G3Y2

New York City.
Hon. T. G. Bergen, Bay Ridge,

L. I., N. Y. *

Cliarles N. Dayton, 107 Front

street. New York City.
Stanton Blake, Boston, Mass.

Samu*-1 L. Boardman, P. O. Box
yi, Augusta, Me.

Charles N. Dayton, 107 Front

street, New York City.
( Isaac Story, Esq., ~ Boston,
J Mass.

( Manin B. Scott, Cleveland, O.
J. T. Bowne, iSalina, Kansos.
John M. Bradbury, 18 Somer-
set St., Boston, Mass.
Hon. Geo. A. Brayton, Provi-
dence, K. 1.
Henry B. Atherton, Esq., Nashua,

N. 11.
{. Fre<l. A. Ilolden, 1312 I street,
•\ Washington, D. C.
( Martin B. Scott, Cleveland, 0.
Rev. I. \V. K, Handy. Mount

Sidney, Augusta Co., \^a.
Alfre.i Poor, Salem, i\Iass.
J. S. Buell, Buffalo, N. Y.
R. H. Buridiairi, Longmeadow,

Mass.
Geo. B. Butler, 44 E. 26th

St., N. Y. City.
Wm. P. Cabot, Boston, Mas«.
W. II. U'hitmore, Boston, Mass.
M. A. Stickney, 119 Boston st.,

Salem, Mass.
Martin B. Scott, Cleveland, O.

1872.]

List of American Families.

135

FAMILT.

ORIGIN

.

Carder,

Warwick, 11. I.

Care/ill,
Carpenter,

Massachusetts.
Rhode Ishmd.

CARrENTEK,

Vermont.

ChaiUes

Maryland.

Chandler,
Chapman,

Massachusetts,

Chase,

Aquila Chase, Mass

CnitD,

Massachusetts.

Clark,

Clarke,

Rhode Island.

Clarkson,

New York.

Cleavelanp,
Clevkland,

Cock,

CoE,

Long Island, N".

Lonsj; Island, N.
Robert, Conn.

Y.
Y.

Coggeshall,

Rhode Island.

Coleman,

Maryland.

Coles,
Comstock^

Long Island, N.

Y.

Conkcy,

Western Mass.,

CORWIS,

Cottle,

Craft, (or Thornycraft)
Crane,

Massachusetts,
Long Island, N.

Y.

Croxfield
Cunningham,

New York.
Massachusetts.

Cunningham,
Curtis,

Massachusetts.
New England.

CUSHING,

Bane,
Dashiell

Massachusetts.
Massachusetts.
Maryland.

Dawson,

Davis,

Dayton, or Daighton,

De Graffenreid,
Delancey,

Dknison,

Massachusetts.

New Haven, Conn. : N, Y.

N. J.: R. I.
North Carolina.
New York.

Connecticut.

ADDRESS OF COMPILER.

Fred. A. Holden, 1312 I street,
Washington, I). C.

Wm. C. Capron, I'xhridge Mas^.

Miss S. M. Carpenter, I'ough-
keepsee, N. Y,

Amos B. Carpenter, West Water-
ford, Vt.

Rev. I. W. K. Handy, Mount
Sidney, Augusta Co., Va.

Geo. Chandler. Worcester, Mass.

ClKindler P. Chapman, Madison,
Wis.
i Geo. B. Cliase. Boston, Mass.
I John B. Chace, M.D., Taun-
( ton, Mass.

Isaac Child, 20 St. James st.,
Boston, Mass.

\ Fred. A Ilolden, 1312 1 street,
{ Washington, I). C.

Mattliew Clarkson, Esq., New
York City.

N. Hubbard Cleveland, South-
old, Suffolk Co., N. Y.

J. T. Bowne, Salina, Kansas.

D. W. Patterson, Newark Val-
le}', Tioga Co., N. Y.

Henry S. Coggeshall, New York
City.

Rev. I. W. K. Handy, Mount
Sidney, Augusta Co., Va.

J. T. Bowne, Salina, Kansas.

N. D, Comstock, Arcadia, Trem-
pelean Co., Wis.

Charles N. Dayton, 107 Front
street. New York City.

Rev. Edwin T. Corwin, Mill-
stone, N. J.

Alfred Poor, Salem Mass.

J. T. Bowne, Salina Kansas.

Prof. Jonathan Tenney, Owcgo,
Tioga Co., N. Y.

Geo. A. Cunningham, Lunen-

berg, Mass.
W. H. Whitmore, Boston, Mass.
James Bradford Dresser, Adams'

Basin, Monroe Co., N. Y.
J. S. Loring, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Perley Derb^', Salem, Mass.
Rev. I. W. K. Handy, Mount

Sidney, Augusta Co., Va.

C. C. Dawson, 94 Chambers st.,
New York City.

Alfred Poor, Salem, Mass.
: Oiarles N. Dayton, 1(>7 Front
street. New York City.

D. S. Durrie, Madison, Wis.
Ed. F. Delancey, Esq., New York

City.
Hon. Charles Dennison,.Mybi,ic
Bridge, Conn.

136

List qf American Families.

[July,

Dewitt,

Doty, or Doughty,

Drowne,

Dui/ckinck,
DwiGHT,

Easion,

Edes,

Eliot,

ElliA.,
Earwell,

Filer, or F^-ler,

Fisher,
Fitch,

EOSTKR,

Fowler,

Fi-osf,
Gal'tier,
Gavit,
Gay, John

Gilbert,

Giliins,

Good ALE,
Goodkll,

Gordon,

Grant,
Greene,

Green,

Green,
Green,
Greenwood,

Gorton,

ADDRESS OF COMPILER.

C. J. & E. Dewitt, 88 Nassau

street. New York C'ity.
f Etlian Allen Doty, l-;j William
Nova Scotia, Massachusetts, j street. New York City.
Maryland, Long Island, j Rev. 8ilas Kotcham, Eristol,
[ N. II.
Rev. T. Stafford Drowne, D.D.,
Brooklyn, N. Y.

New York.

Rhode Island.

New York.
New England.

Rhode Island.

Rev. Eenj. "W. Dwight, Clinton,

N. Y.
Martin II. StatTord, P. 0. Box

2830, New York City.
Harry II. Edes, Charlestown,
Mass.
Massachusetts. W. II. Whitmore, Boston, Mass.

Connecticut.
Massachusetts and New D. P. Ilolton, ]\I.D., 148 E. 78th

Hampshire.
Connecticut.

Rhode Island.

Plymouth, Conn.

Massachusetts.

Massachusetts.

street, New York City.
Florimond D. Fyler, LL. B.,

West AV'insted, Conn.'
Fred. A. Ilolden, 1312 I street,

AVashington, D. C.
Rev. F. \V. Chapman, Prospect,

C'onn.
Ed. Jacob Foster, Charlestown,

Mass.
M. A. Stickney, 119 Boston st.,

Salem, Mass.
J. T. Bowue, Salina, Kansas.

Now York.

New York and New Jersey.

Joseph Gavit, Albany, N. Y.
Watcrtown, ^lass.. 1()35, D. W. Patterson, Newark Yallej',

afterward 'of I)edham. Tioga Co., N. Y.

Connecticut.

Rev. I. ^y. K. Handy, Mt. Sid-
ney, Augusta Co., Va.-
A. C. Goodale, Salem, Mass.
Abner C. Guodell, Jr., Salem,

Mass.
Geo. A. Gordon, No. 30 Fourth
St., Lowell, Mass.
f D. "W.Patterson, Newark Valley,
j Tioga Co., N. Y.
"1 S. Hastings Grant, 104 B'way,
[ New York City.
Gen. Geo. S. Greene, Washing-
ton, D. C.
fGen. Geo. S. Greene, AVashing-
,1 ton, I). C.

") Martin H. Stafford, P. 0. Box
[ 2,836, New York City.
Prof. Sam. S. Green, Providence,

R. I.
Geo. B. Butler, 44 E. 26th st.,

N. Y. City.
I. J. Greenwood, 214 W. 14th
St., N. Y.
fGen. Geo. S. Greene, AVashing-
I ton, D. C.

"I Fred. A. Ilolden, 1,312 I street,
[ Washington, D. C.

Maryland.

[Massachusetts.
Massachusetts.

Exeter, N. II.

Mathew, Connecticut,
AA^irwick, R. I.

Coventry', R. I.

[Massachusetts.
New London, Conn.

Rliode Island.

1872.]

List of Amencan Families.

137

Hall,

Hall,

Bnmhhn,

Haiuiltoii,

JIamlin,

Handy,

Harrks,

Hart,

Ham,

Hazeltin'E,
Haskell,

Hayden,

Henry,

Hicks,

HiGBIB,

Hiffffins,

Hoar,

Hodge,
holcombe,

Holdex,

Holland,

Hollhnan,

HOLTON,

Hopkins,

OEIGIN. ADDRESS OF COMPILER.

Boston, Mass., Xew Haven Henry B.Athertou, Esq., Nashua,

and Wallingford, Conn. KIT.
Massachusetts. Alfred Poor, Salem, Mass.

New York.

Massachusetts.

Maryland.

Maryland.

Stephen, of Cambridge
Hartford and Farmington

New Hampshire.

Massachusetts.

Windsor, Conn., and Brain-
tree, Mass.
Maryland.

Long Island, N. Y.

Conn, and L. I.

East Haddam, Conn.

New Hampshire.

Conn., N. J., and Va.
Rhode Island.

Rhode Island.
Massachusetts.

HOWK,

Massachusetts.

Howlcmd,

Rhode Island.

Hunt,

Massachusetts.

Humphreys,

Connecticut,

Hitntoon (or Ilunton),
Irviny,

Maryland.

Ives,

New Hampshire,

Jeffeeson,

Jenkes,
Johmon,

New York.

Rev. Dr. I. W. K. Handy, Mt.

Sidney, Augusta Co., Ya.
Rev. Dr. I. W. K. Handy (as

above).
TDea Alfred Andrews, New
, I Britain, Conn.

Gad Andrews, Southington,
Conn.
John R. Ham, M.D., Dover, N.

H.
Alfred Poor, Salem, Mass.
Henry B.Athertoa, Esq., Nashua,

N.H.
Rev. Horace Edwin Hayden,

Point Pleasant, W. Ya.
Rev. Dr. I. W. K. Handy, Mt.

Sidney, Augusta Co., Ya.
Benj. D. Hicks, Old Westbury,

Queens Co., N. Y.
D.W. Patterson, Newark Yallev,

Tioga Co., N. Y.
Chas. N. Dayton, lOT Front St.,

N. Y., City,
Henry B. Atherton, Esq., Nashua,

N."H.
0. J. Hodge, Cleveland, 0.
"VVm. Fred. Holcombe. M.D., 5,4

E. 25th street. New York City.
Fred. A. Ilolden, 1,312 I stree't,

Washington, D. C.
J. K. Holland, Courtney, Grimes

Co., Texas.
Fred. A. Ilolden, Washington,

D. C.
D. P. Ilolton, M. D,, 148 E. 78th

street. New York City,
j J. T. Bowne, Salina, Kansas.
/ Martin B. Scott, Cleveland, O.
( Alfred Poor, Salem, Mass.
- Elias Howe, 103 Court st.,
( Boston, Mass.
Gen. Geo. S. Greene, Washing-
ton, D. C.
Thos. B. Wyman, 18 Somerset

St., Boston, Mass.
Fred. Humphreys, M.D., 5G2

Broadway, New York City.
D. T. V. Huntoon, Canton, Mass.
Dr. I. W. K. Handy, Mt. Sidaey,

Augusta Co., Va.
Henry B. Atherton, Esq., Nash-
ua,' N. H.
J. K. Holland, Courtney, Grimes ,

Co., Texas.
Martin B. Scott, Cleveland, O.
Win. John.son, 355 Broadway,

New York City.

138

List of American Families.

[July,

FAMILY.

ORIGIN,

Joy,

Ker,

Mar^'land.

Kkttelle,

Massachusetts.

Ketcham,
Kimball,
Kinsman,

Massachusetts.
Massachusetts,
Massachusetts,

Kip,

Lane,
Lane,

(Branches which removed

from N. Y.)
Massachusetts,
Counecticut.

Lapliam,

/

Lalling,

N. E., and Long Isl.,N.Y.j

Latham,

Rhode Island,

Lathrop,

Massachusetts,

Leary,
Leavenworth,

New York and New Jersey
Connecticut.

Lee,
Lee,
Lejffinfftvell,

Massachusetts,
Virgiuia.

Le Gro,

Loring,
Low,

Massachusetts,

Lucas,

Lyman,
Lyon,

Marcy,

Connecticut,
Roxbury, Mass,

AFartin,

McCrillis,

Rliode Island.
Western, Mass.

Mason,
Merrill,

Massachusetts.

Merritt,

Moore,

Long Island, N. Y.

Mort,

Mudge,

Mulford,

Long Island, N. Y.
Long Island, N. Y.
East Hampton, L. I,

Newcomb,

Newton,

Nixon,

Del., Md., and N, J,

Noble,

ADDRESS OF COMPILER.

Rev, Ed. T. Corwin, Mill.stone,

N J.
Dr. I. W. K. Handy, Mt. Sidney,

Augusta Co., Va.
Thos. B. Wyman, 18 Somerset

St., Boston Mass.

Alfred Poor, Salem, Mass.
Miss Lucy W. Stickney, 119

Boston St., Salem, Mass.
Rev. Ed. T. Corwin, Millstone,

N.J.
W. H. Whitmore, Boston, Mass.
D. W. Patterson, Newark Valley,

X. Y.
Martin B. Scott, Cleveland. 0.
John J. Latting, Esq., 20 Nassau

street, New York Cit}-.
J. T. Bowne, Salina, Kansas.
Fred. A. Holden, "Washington,

D. C.

John Lathrop, Boston, Mass.

Rev. E. B. Huntington, Stam-
ford, Ct.

Dr. Franklin B. Hough, Low-

ville, X. Y.
Henrj' Lee, Boston.
C. F. Lee, Jr.. Alexandria, Va.
Rev. E. B. Huntington, Stam-
ford, Conn,
Prof. Jonathan Tcnncy, Owego,

Tioga Co,, N, Y.
J. S. Loring, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Fred. A. Holden, Washington,

D, C.
J. R. Lucas, Auditor's office, st.

Paul, Minn.
Rev. Lyman Coleman, D.D.
A, Maynard Lyon, X. Y. City, .
Oliver Marcy, Xorthwestern Uni-
versity, Evanston, 111.
Isaac Story, Esq., Boston, Mass.
Clias. X^. Daj'tou, lo7 Front St.,

X'ew Yfjrk City.
Martin B. Scott, Cleveland, 0,
Altred Poor, Salem, Mass.
Genrge and Douglas Merritt,

X'ew York City.
Chas. B. Moore, Esq., X. Y.

City.
J. T. Bowne, Salina, Kansas.
J. T. Bowne, Salina, Kansas.
Chas. X. Davton, 107 Front St.,

X. Y. City.
John B. Xewcomb, Elgin, Kane

Co., 111.
W. W. Harper, 350 Broadway,

Xew York City.
Rev. Horace Edwin IIa3'dcn,

Point Pleasant, W. Va.
Hon. L. M. Boltwood, Hartford,

Conn.

1872.]

List of American Families,

139

Norton,

N0YE8,

Osgood,

Page,

Paine,

PALMEn,

Parsons,

Patten,
Patter SOX,

Peck,
Peet,

Pelham,

Pen\,

Pennell,

Permns,

Pettingill,

PlTWN,

Plaisted,
Polk;

Posp,
Poor,

Potter,

Potts,
Potts,
Poycn,

Purple,

Rand,

Massachusetts.

Kew IlaDip. and Mass,

Conn,, Mass., R. L

Connecticut,
Mttssacliugette.

APDRE3S OF rOMPILER.

Chas. B, Norton, Paris, France.

Alfred Poor, Salem, Mass.

Ira Osgood, London Centre,

N. H.
Francis A. Page, U. S. A., Jack-
sonville, Fla.
fH. T), Paine, M. D., 5th avenue,
j New Vorlc Cit}\
1 Royid Paine, 173 Broadway, New
y York City.
Corydon Palmer, "Wai-ren, Trum-
bull Co., Ohio.
D. P. llolton, M.D., 148 E. 78th
street, New York City.

James, Billericn, Mass.
Jaf?. Wetherslieid, Conn.
Andrew, Stratford, "
Alexander, Haddani, "
Edward and William,

Berlin, Conn.
Robert, Wilmington, Del.
Nicholas, Erwiua, Penn.
Alexander, Orange Co.,

N. Y.
All originally from Scot

land or Ireland.
James, Lancaster Co., Penn,

Rhode Island.

D, W. Patterson, Newark Valley,
Tioga County, N. Y.

Massachusetts,
Pennsylvania.
AVestern, Mass.

Massachusetts.

Wm., Hartford, Ct.

Maine,
Maryland.

Massachusetts.
Massachusetts.
Rhode Island,

New Jersey.

Pennsylvania,

Connecticut.
Massachusetts,

James P. Andrews, M.D,, Cole-

raine, Lancaster Co., Penn.
Ira B. Peck, AVoonsocket, R, I.
Wm, Peet, 192 Broadway, New

York City.
W. H. Whitmore, Boston, Mass.
James Coleman, London, Eng.
Chas. N. Payton, 107 Front st.,

N. Y. City.
Augustus T. Perkins, Boston,

Mass.
Professor Jonathan Tennej-,

Owesro, N. Y.
f Albe'rt P. Pitkin, 152 State
J St., Hartford, Ct.
] Geo. M. Carrington, AVest
[ Winsted, Ct.

Rev. Dr. I. W. K. Handy, Mt.
. Sidney. Augusta Co., Ya.
Ed. D. Harris, Boston, Mass.
Alfred Poor, Salem, Mass.
Fred. A. Ilolden, Washington,

D, C.
W. J. Potts, 529 Cooper street,

Camden, N. J.
Mrs. Thos. P. James, Cambridge,

Mass.

f S. S. Purple, M.D., 86 W. 22d
J street. New York City.
1 Ed. Purple, 36 W. 22d street,
j^ New York City.
Thos. B. Wyman, 18 Somerset
St., Boston, Mass.

140

List of American Families.

[Jnly,

FAMILY.

ORIGIN.

Reed,

JRhodes,

Rhode Island.

Hobinson,

Del., Md., and K J

Rich,
Runnels,

Kew Hampshire.

JinsscU,

llaryhnid.

Sofford,

Salisbury,
Sayhs,

Sandfoed,

scofield,

Scott,

Seavee,

Seymour,

Sheffield,

Sherwood,

Shewn,
Slosson,

Smith,

Smith,

Smith (" lain/ier")
Spklman,

SrOONER,

Stage/,
Stafford,

Sieveris,

Stiles,

Stoddard,

Stone,

Story,

Sloutenhnre/h,

Sjjntmes,

Ipswich, Mass.

Massachusetts.

Connecticut.
Rhode Island.
Massachusetts.

Kew York and Conn.

Connecticut.

Conn, and New York.
Rhode Island.
Ridgeiield, Conn.
Lono- Island, X. Y.

ADDRESS of COMPILER.

Prof. Jonathan Tennej-, Owego,

N. Y.
Fred. A. Ilolden, Washington,

D. C.
Rev. Horace Edwin Haydcn,

Point Pleasant, W. Ya.
John F. Rich, Boston, Mass.
Rev. I^Ioscs F. Runnels, Sanborn-

ton, N. II.
Rev. Dr. I. W. K. Handy, Mt.
Sidney, Augusta Co., Yn.
r Nathaniel F. Safford, Boston,
I Mass.

■} Martin H. Stafford, P. 0. Bo.x
l^ 2.8S6, New York City.
J. A. Salisbury, M.D.", Cleve-
land, O.
Martin B. Scott, Cleveland, 0.
fRev. Enoch Sandford, Rayn-
J liani, ilass.

\ Elliot Sanford. Esq., 21 Nassau
1^ street, New York City.
C. I. Scotield, Atchinson, Kans.
Martin B. Scott, Cleveland, O.
Wm. B. Trask, 18 Somerset, st.,

Boston, Mass.
Chas. J. Seymour, M.D., Bing-

hamton, N. Y.
S. S. Purple, M.D., 86 W. 22d

street, New York City.
Mrs. E. Sherwood, 1,57(; S. 8th

street, St. Louis, Mo.
]\[artin B. Scott, Cleveland, O.
1). "\V. Patterson, Newark Valle}-,

N. Y.
Fred. A. Ilolden, "Washington,

D. C.
Stephen Smith, M.D., New York
City.

Capt. Benj. Root Spclman, 582

13roadway, Albany, N. Y.
Thos. Spooncr, Reading, 0.

Conn., N. Y. and N. J.

(new and enl. edition.)
New York.

(Warwick)R. I., Va.,N.C. Martin II. Stafford, P. O. Box
2.836, New York City.
And. J. Stevens, U. S. Consul at
Windsor, Out., Canada— P. 0.
Box 1,044, Detroit, Mich.
S. E. Stiles, M.D., 178 Atlantic
street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
(Anthony, of Boston, «cw

edltio7i.)
(John, of Groton, Conn.)
(John, of Ilinoham.Mass.)
(John, of Wethersfield, "D. W. Patterson, Newark Yalley,
Conn.) N. Y.

Rev. Edwin M. Stone, Provi-
dence, R. I.
Isaac Story, Esq., Boston, Mass.
New York.

Rev. E. W. Stoddard, Succasun-
na, N. J.

1872.]

List of American FamiUes.

141

FAMILY,

Templk,

Ten Etjck,
Texney,

Terry,

TriAYEE,
TliACHER,

TnuRSTOX,

TlUinffhasi',
Townsend,
Tower,
Towv,

TOWXE,

Trask,

Trowbridge,

TURSER,

TUTIIILL,
TUTTLE,

Tyler,

UnderliUl,

Upiiam,

Upton,

Valentine,
Van Wie,

Wailcs,

Wakefield,

Wakeley,

Warner,

Waterman,

Waters,

WatkinSy

Massachusetts.
K Y. and N. J.

Long Island, N. Y.

Massachusetts.
From Ed\vard of R. I.
Rhode Island,
Rhode Island.
Massachusetts.

Massachusetts.

Massachusetts.

Massachusetts.

And other Newport,

families.
Western, Mass.

Long Island, N. Y.

Vermont.
Massachusetts.

Long Island, K Y.

Massachusetts.

Long Island, N. Y.
New York.

Maryland.

Massachusetts.

Rhode Island.

Rhode Island.

Maryland.

New Hampshire.

ADDRESS OF COMPILER.

f William Temple, East Wo-

-] burn, Mass.

( W.H.Whitmore, Boston,Mass.

Prof. .Jonathan Tenney, Owego,

N. Y.
f Stewart Terry, Southold, Snff.
J Co., N. Y.

1 Stephen Terry, Lock Bo.x 15,
[ Hartford, Conn.
Bezaleel Thayer.
I). W. Allen, P. 0. Box 202,
Vineland, N. J.
, le-l'Z.Chas. L. Thurston, New Ro-
chelle, N. Y.
Gen. Geo. S. Greene, Washing-
ton, D. C.
Fred. A. Ilolden, Washington,
- D. C.
Wm. S. Tower, Waterville, N.
Y.

Wm. B. Towne, 18 Somerset st.,
Boston, Mass.

Wm. B. Trask, 18 Somerset st.,
Boston. Mass.

Rev. F. W. Chapman, Prospect,
Ct.
R. I. Henry E. Turner, M.D., New-
port, R. I.

Clias. N. Hajiion, 107 Front st.,
N. Y. City.

Hon. W. ll. Tuthill, Tipton,
Iowa.

E. G. Tattle, Dorset, Vt.

Rev. Wm. Tyler, Auburndale,
Mass.

( Abraham S. Underbill, 106

- Broadway, N. Y.

( J. T. Bowne, Salina, Kansas.

S. C. Parkhurst (care R. H. Bur-
dell), 320 B'way, N. Y. City.

Rev. John A. Vinton, Winches-
ter, Mass.

J. T. Bowne, Salina, Kans.as.

Miss M. Waterman, Albany, N.
Y.

Rev. I.W. K. Handy, Mt. Sidney,
Augusta Co., Va.

Rev. John Lawrence, Reading,
Mass.

Rev. J. B. Wakeley, Newburgh,
N. Y.
C Gen. Geo. S. Greene, AVashing-
J ton, D. C.

) Fred. A. Ilolden, Washington,
L I). C.

Fred. A. Holden, Washington,
D. C.

Rev. I. W. K. Handy, Mt. Sid-
ney, Augusta Co., Va.

H'y "B. Atherton, Esq., Nashua,
N. H.

142

List of American Families.

[July,

FAMTLT.

ORIGIN.

AVebstee,
Weeks,

Massachusetts.
Long Island, N. Y

Wellman,

Massachusetts.

TVENTWORTn,

Westcott,

Rhode Island.

Whipple,

White,

W/iithiff,

WlllTMORE,

Rhode Island,
Massachusetts.
Massachusetts. -
Massachusetts.

Whitney,

Wickes,

Khode Island.

Wikon,

Maryland.

WUlinwn,
Williams,

Rhode Island.
Rhode Island.

Winders,

Maryland.

"WlNSLOW,

Massachusetts.

WiNTimop,

Massachusetts.

WOODBEIDGE,

Woodivard,

Wyman,
"Wynkoop,

Conn, and X. Y.

Massachusetts.
New York.

ADDRESS OF COMPILER.

Alfred Poor, Salem, Mass.
and R.I. Gen. Geo. S. Greene, Washing-
ton, D. C.

Rev. Joshua Wellman, D.D.,
Newton, Mass.

Hon. John Wentworth, Chicago,
111.

M. H. Stafford, P. 0. Bo.\, 2,836,
N. Y. City.

Martin B. Scott, Cleveland, O.

W. H. AVhitmore, Boston, Mass.

W. H. Whitraore, Boston. Mass.

Rev. Fred. A. Whitney, Brigh-
ton, Mass.

Fred. A. Holden, Washington,
D. C.

Rev. I. W, K. Handy, Mt. Sid-
nev, Augusta, Va.

Martin B. Scott, Cleveland, 0.

Fred. A. Ilolden, Washington,

D. C.

Rev. I. W. K. Handy, Mt. Sid-
ney. Augusta, Va.

D. P. Holt-.n, M.D., 148 E. 7Sth
St., N. Y. City.

Hon. Robert C. Winthrop, Bos-
ton, Mass.

Mrs. Lucy W. Davis (wife of Dr.

E. H. Davis), N. Y. City.
CAshbel Woodward, M.D.,

J Franklin, Ct.
1 H. R. Stiles, M.D., 162 Ninth
t av., N. Y.
Thos. B. AYyman, 18 Somerset

St., Boston, Mass.
Richard Wynkoop, 119 Broad-
way, N. Y. City.

Andover (N. H.),
Cuarlestown (N. H.),

East Haddam (Ct.),

Granville,

Lunenburg (Mass.),

Newark Valley (Tioga Co.

N. Y.),
New Utrecht (Kings Co.,

N. Y.),

QUEENSBURY (N. Y.),
SoUTIIAilPTON (L. I.),

Wiiately (Mass.),

COLLECTIVE WOEKS.

Geo. E. Emery, Lynn, Mass.
History of Cong. Church. Rev. H. 11. Sanderson, Charles-
ton. Sullivan Co., N. H.
Folks-Book. D. W. Patterson, Newark Valley,

Tioga Co., N. Y.
Genealoqies of S. S. Barlow. M.D., 53 E. 21st

St., N. Y. City.
Hist, and Geneal. of Geo. A. Cunningham, Lunen-

burg, Mass.
, Geneal. Catalogue of first D. W. Patterson, Newark Val-

Church of ley, N. Y.

Hist, and Geneal. Hon. T. G. Bergen, Baj' Ridge

P. O., N. Y.
Hist, and Geneal. A. W. Holden, M.D., Glens

Falls, N. Y.
Hist, of: Additions to the Rev. Geo. R. Howell. State
genealogies in Library, Albany, N. Y.

Rev. J. II. Temple, Framingham,
Mass.

1872,] Society s Proceedings. 143

FAMILY. ORIGIN. ADDRESS OF COMPILER.

Wallixgford (Conn.), Genoal. of 37 families. Chas. H. S. Davis, M.D., Meri-

den, Ct.
Winchester (Conn.), Genealogies of John Boyd. West Winsted, Ct.

Virginia, Families ot R. C Brock, Richmond , Va.

Yates County (N. Y.), Hist, and Geneal. S. C. Cleveland, Penn Ynn, N. Y.

Also new editions of Durrie's Index to American Pedigrees, and Whitraore's Haiid-
Book of American Genealogy.

♦-♦-»

THE SOCIETY'S PKOCEEDINGS.

Meetinq, April 1 Zth. Mr. Edward F. De Lancey read a historical paper, entitled
"Jacob Leisler, his Medal, and his Descendants." The pedigree of Martin Hawley
Stafford, was presented and referred to the Committee on Pedigrees.

Meeting, April 21th. Mr. C. B. Moore read a sketch of "Samuel Edsall, Hatter; a
companion of Gov. ''Jacob Leisler." The Committee on Pedigrees reported that they
had examined the pedigree of M. H. Stafford, and had found it to contain ninety-si.x
items, out of the one hundred and thirteen required by tiie committee to make it com-
plete. The President called attention to the gift to the Society by Masters ]\Ioreau
and Drowne of " The Diary of Solomon Drowne, M.D., with genealogical notes,"
printed by them.

ATeeting, May Wth. Mr. J. J. Latting, in the absence of the Librarian, S. Hast-
ings Grant, reported large donations of books and pamphlets. Mr. Rudolph B.
Irmtraut, heraldic paimer presented a beautifully illuminated seal of the Society, and
on motion of Dr. Wm. F. Holcombe, a vote of thanks was given to the donor, and the
picture was referred to the Library Committee to be framed and hung in the Society's
rooms. On motion of Dr. Edward B. O'Callaghan, a committee, consisting of Dr.
O'Callaghan, Rev. Beverly R. Betts and Edward'F. De Lancey, Esq.. was appointed to
report the best way of securing a diagram of, and a record of the inscriptions on the
tomb-stones in, the various cemeteries of this city, especially of Trinity Church and
St. Paul's. Dr. O'Callaghan read a paper, entitled" " Early History of the New York
Bar,'' includiog biographies of Sampson Shelton Brougliton, May Bickley, David
Jamison and Francis Harrison, all of whom were Recorders, and the first three
Attorneys-General of the Province of New York.

Meeting, May 25th. Tlie Committee on Census presented their report. Mr. C. B.
Moore read a paper concerning the impressment of soldiers in Connecticut during the
French war. Rev. Beverly R. Betts read a biographical sketch of the late Dr. Natha-
niel F. Moore, President of Columbia College.

Meeting, June 8th. Dr. O'Callaghan reported, as chairman, the action of the Com-
mittee on City Cemeteries, and Messrs. E. B. O'Callaghan, Win. F. Holcombe, M. H.
Stafford, J. J. Latting, H. H. Stiles and Elliot Sandford, were appointed a committee to
carry out the purpose of the resolution adopted May 11th. ' C. B. M<>ore, Esq., read
sketches of Samuel Moore, native of Southold, L. L, and of Samuel Moore, native of
Salisbury, Ct.

NOTES ON BOOKS.

"The Corm^in Genkalogy — (Curwin, Curwen, Corwine) — in the United States, by
"(Rf.v.) Edward Tanjore CoRM-iN, Millstone, N. J." N. Y. S.W.Green. 1872.
8vo., pp. 2-1 & 284.

This long promised work is issued. The price, §3, may be forwarded to the author.
He deserves prompt re-imburscmcnt of his outlay. He offers to others — at small cost —
the " result of the slow accumulation of many years." The great labor and care of this
is evidently not sought to be recompensed. This is the first complete genealogy
originating" nominally at Ipswich. Mass., but really from the old town of Southold, L. L
of one of the earliest English settlers of the present State of New York. The author
says " it only recently became possible," bj' means of the "Indexes of Soufhold." Otliers,
exhibiting equal diligence, it is hoped may follow, until we shall have a clear and dis-
tinct idea of the history — long buried — in 'that region. Of the arrangement " in alpha-

144 Notes on Bools. [J^^^^y,

belical order of Christian names," we need not speak. It has some excuse in the large
number of names, scattered all over the country, of whieli the author, after much cor-
respondence, has failed to receive anj' satisfactory account. Its merit must depend
upon its success or failure, in being comprehended by those interested. As a pioneer,
like the man whose numerous descendants it chiefly describes (many of them also
pioneers), the author has performed well the introductory work necessary to reach a
more advanced stage of completeness. "We apprehend lie will receive so many fillings U])
of blank spaces, that we shall at some future period have his active pen again enlisted.
Tlie old wills wliich he has copied, are important. Other records, of course, will come to
light. The work is full of instruction. The author's keen perception of the advantages
attending genealogical studies, and his happy illustrations on this topic will commend the
work to all his fellow members. His references to Hungarian history, and to the part
which Hungarians took in the great Protestant struggle, are of themselves highly interest-
ing, and ha jipily introduce to us " Matthias Corwin," the early settler of our 6tate bearing
the ancient Hungarian name of honor. His English and American History is well and
tersely given. The original meaning of the many Christian names scattered through
tlie work, which the learned MTiter has conveniently introduced, will make the work —
with its many attractions — a desirable one for a large class of readers. The history of
our country, "from the commencement, will be gathered by the student from such works,
— and some part of it from no other sources. An e.xample may be found at p. 45, 2d
Edward, " taken from his family in the night, by a press-gang, in the time of the French
war, 1755 ; put on a ship, where he died in about 3 or 4 years, without ever getting
back to his family "(a wife and 6 children !) This Avas the way loyalty was taught —
to the east end of L. I. Of a family essentially martial — the soldiers, of course, turned
out to support Congress. The " dispersion " all over the country, gave room for growth,
and is one of the most curious results. The full and laborious general Index, at the
end, is deserving of highest praise. We have not time to test its accuracy fully, but so
far as we have tried, it has been found correct. c. b. m.

Genealogy of the Maule Family, witu a brief Account of Thomas Maule, of Salem,
Massachusetts, the Ancestor of the Family in tiik United States. 8 vo., 15 pp.
A modest, but very interesting sketch (it can hardly be called a genealogy — being
quite deficient in dates) of the" English family of this name, and of the American
descendants of the sturdy old Quaker, polemical writer and disputant, whose only
(known) son John, disgusted with the bigotry of the Salem Puritans, which had ren-
dered his whole New England life a scene of contention, and not caring to "fight it out
on that line"— sought a peaceful home and liberty of conscience under the benign in-
fluences which surrounded Penn's colony at Philadelphia, whither he went about
17i)0-l. There ho married, and, in this handsome pamphlet, his descendants are briefly
sketched and traced down to the late Israel Maule, of Philadelphia, — by whose son
"William, as we suppose, this labor of family love has been so gracefully performed.

H. R. s.

Records OF the Proprietors of Narraganset Township, No. 1, now the Town of
Buxton, Maine, from Avgust 1st, 1733 to January 4th, 1811, with a Documentary
,v Introduction by "Williaji F. Goodwin, Captain U. S. Army, Concord, N. H. :
Privately printed, 1871 [for Cyrus Woodman, of Cambridge, Mass., and Captain Wm,
F. Goodwin, of Concord, N. 11. : only 291 copies]. Bvo., pp. xx., 400.
The introductory chapter of this book is, as its author justly claims, "wider in its
scope than that ot a locid history. It pertains, in an essential sense, to the Narraganset
Avar ; and its documentary ])ages will be recognized as of some worth to early general
New England History ; disclosing information essential to the right understanding of
memorable events ; correcting misapprehensions and removing unjust aspersions, which
the conjectures of historians liaA-e perpetuated," and disclosing, among other things,
" the origin of the system of donating from the public domain in recompense for mili-
tary services." Tlie book is admirably constructed, on a simple, but, comprehensive
])lan. If the history of each of the seven toAvnships (viz.: Buxlon, Mc. ; Westminster,
Jdixs. ; Amherst, JV. II.; Goffsloivn, Mass., including part of Manchester, N. H., and
Gieenwich; Bedford, Jfrtss, " including part of Manchester and ilerrimack, N. II.;
Templeton, Mass.; Gorham, Me.) granted to soldiers of the Narraganset war and their
representative;', could be so written, in the same manner, we should have a body of early
hi^torv of no ordinary value and interest. And it is not unreasonable^ to hope that
they may yet be written since the original records of these seven townships are still
preserved; and the introductory portion of the history of the whole seven has already

1872.] Notes and Qxeries. 145

been gathered in the Introductory chapter to this voUime before ns The genealogist will
gratefully notice the numerous military nmster-rolls, biographical sketclies, and family
histories witli which the volume is appropriately annotated, viz.: descendants of Abiel
and Samuel Goodwin, Dea. Timothy Hazellinc, "Mark Hounds, Capts. John and Daniel
Lane. Isaac Hancock, Joshua Kuuhdll, Capt. John Elden, Samuel Bragdcn, Capt. Thomas
and Esq. Jacob Bradbury, etc. "• ^- ^■

Journal of a Cruise in the Fall of ITSO in the Private Sloop of War, Hope,

BY Solomon Drowne, M.D. of Provibence, R. I., with "Notes" by Henry T.

Drowne. New York. 18'i'2. 8vo., p. 27.

Two young amateur printers. Master Charles L. (son of Chas. B.) 3Ioreau, and Mas-
ter Henry 11. (son of Henry T.) Drowne, of this city, both aged about 13 years, have
just issued this work by subscription, from the private press of the former, and in a
limited edition of \W copies. It is a most beautiful illustration of what can be accom-
plished by the careful direction of youthful tastes and boyish energies in some practical
and useful pursuit. Owing probably to want of experience and lack of some of the
necessary facilities for making up the matter into " forms," the work is printed on one
side only of the pages — but, in every other respect — in evenness of color, delicacy of
impression and tasteful adaptation of type — it is an exquisite «)0)Tca?< of printing which
will bear comparison with the work of some of our large establishment.s. The " Notes "
consist of a biographical sketch of the author of the Journal, Dr. Solomon Drowne, a
gentleman whose social standing in his day, as well as his admirable personal traits,
rendered him well worthy of this simple memorial ; and — last, but not least interesting
to gQUQoXoglsis, a^hovt geiualogy of the Browne Family. h. r. s.

Historical Collections of thk American Colonial Church.

The second volume of the above great work, entitled "Papers relating to the
History of the Church in Pennsylvania, A.D. 1680-1778, was issued in December last.
In point of the literary ability of its editorship, and the completeness and elegance of
its external appearance, it is fully equal to the " Papers relating to the History of the
Church in Virginia," which formed the first of the series. Massachusetts furnishes the
material for the third volume, and the series promises to be one of rare interest and
value. The editor (Rev. Wm. Stevens Perry, D. U., of Geneva, N. Y.) makes an earnest
appeal for increased " exertion on the part of even a few of the subscribers" towards
securing "the seventeen additional subscribers who alone can be received, and thus
lessen the cost of the volume (nearly one-fourth) to each subscriber."

Act of Incorporation, By-Laavs and Officers of the New London County His-
torical Society. November, 1871. New London, 1871. 12mo., 7 pp.
^\e call attention to this pamphlet, by way of atoning for the oversight which, in

our notice of the organization of the Society,*in the January number of the Recokd,

omitted the word " County."

The Mother's Register, translated from the French of J. B. Foussagrives, and

published by John Ross & Co., New York, affords a convenient method for kec]nng

domestic records, which will aid the "family doctor" and parents in some questions of

domestic hygiene.

NOTES AXD QUEEIES.

A Remarkable Gathering. — The venerable Judge Jeffrey O. Phelps, of Simsbury,
celebrated his eighty-first birthday on the 1st of "February, 1872, by inviting to his
house the friends and associates of his early life, residing in his vicinity. The following
aged persons were present, all residing in Simsbury :

AGES. AGES. AGES.

Judge John 0. Pettibone, 8-1 Mr. Harvey Allen, 78 Mrs. Lucy AV. Ensign, 71

Hon' Noah A. Phelps, S3 Mrs. Harvey Allen, 67 Mr. Zopliar St. John, 72

•Rev Curtis Goddard, 82 Mr. Alpheus Chaffee, 77 Mrs. Zophar St. John, 63

:Mrs. Curtis Goddard, * 78 Mrs. Alpheus Chaffee, 62 ]\[rs. Hannah L. Phelps, 70

Mr. Whiting Shepherd, 83 :\Ir. Julius Chapman, 77 Mr. Watson Wilcox, 69

Mrs. Abigail Hoskins, So Mrs. Fanny Tuller, 75 Mrs. Watson Wilcox. 59

Mr. Obed Higley, 81 Mrs. Betsey Nobles, 75 Mrs. Mary Babcock, 65

Mrs. Dolly G.Humphrey, 79 Mr. Hector F. Phelps, 74 Mrs. Saliua Belden, 63

Miss Catherine Phelps, 73 Mrs. Maria Wilcox, 74

146 Notes and Queries. [July,

The total ages of the above, (induding Judge Phelps), twenty-seven persons, is 1,995
years, an average of 74 years. A bounteous dinner was provided, after partaking of
whicli the afternoon was spent in singing Auld Lamj Sync, and otlier old and familiar
songs, and reciting to each otlier the scenes and incidents of their youth. It was a
happy gathering of these venerable persons. — Nor walk {Conn.) Sentinel.

Almanacs. — Were any almanacs published in New England or New York, for the
3"ear 1752, which did not conform to new style. I have an old record of deaths, kept
in East Windsor, Conn., the author of which seems to liave ignored the cliange of style;
for he notes deaths as occurring on " Sep. 5," " Sep. 7," " Sep. 11," and near the end of
the year says, " Widow Hannah Grant, d. Dec. 17, 1752," while her gravestone has the
date "Dec.'28, 1752." d. w. r.

BocKEE Abstract of the will of Abraham Bockce of the City of New York ; dated
October 2d, 1702. He was of the Huguenot family Bocquet, also spelled Bokee in some
branches.

Bequeaths to his eldest son his lands at Pokkeepsinck in Dutchess County
and £10; to each of his other children £30; to his wife Tankee, his plantation at
Acquacquanunc in the province of East New Jersey, with his cattle and horses tliereon,
and all his personal property except as before mentioned ; but in case of htr marrying
again, she being only tenant for life, and at her decease the property to be made good
to the children, to each an equal share thereof.

Appoints his wife Tankee, Andrew Tiebout and Christopher Stenness his executors.
Wi'nesses: Wolfert Webber. Ed'd J. Cole and Wm. Huddleston.

His children were: (1) Johannes (no issue). {■>) Jacobus. His widow married Daniel
Phoenix, and his only son Abraham, born 1717, married Maria Carr, was a merchant in
New York in and about 1750, but soon after moved to the Nine Partners in Dutchess
County. He left children: Mary married Isaac Salkekl of Mauch Chunk. Peiin. ; Annetie
married Wm. Pugsley of the Nine Partners, and Jacob married, April 17th, 178^^. to
Ca'herine Smith, daughter of Isaac Smith and Margaret Piatt. (H) Abraham; son,
William, who had sons: John, Frederick, Abi-aham and William ; daughters: Ilylar,

Rebecca and . These four sons, their descendants are all of the name in and about New

York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore. (4) Isaac (no knowledge of). (5) Mauriiie, married
Sampson Benson, (ti) Jacomintic, married Ilendrick Brevoort. (7) Catalina, married
Derick Benson. (8) Tankee, married Ilendrick Pearce.

Any information of either of the above branches will be thankfully received,
addressed to Jacob Bockkk, Jr., Shekomeko, N. Y.

/ Cromwell. — That John J. Cromwell waa a descendant of Col. John Cromwell, 3rd
I son of Sir Oliver Cromwell, appears by the Pedigree contained in the Appendix to
/ Bolton's History of West-Chester County, Vol ii, p. 512, where it is stated that, besides
j a daughter, Joan, Col. Cromwell had a son, Jolin, wh(j emigrated from Holland to New-
I Netherland, and settled at Long-Neck, afterwards called Cromwell's Neck, Westchester
1 County. J. J. L.

Genealogical Notes of New Youk Families in Pennsylvania. — From a family
place of burial known as the " Rodman" or " Gibbs" Graveyard, situated in a woods
several hundred yards from the turnpike above Eddington Station, Bensalen Township,
Bucks County, Penna. This place which was formerly the seat of the " Rodman
Family," is now occupied by William B. Mann, Esq. On a fine large flat stone of white
liiarble of about 5 feet by 3, and 3 feet from the ground, is the following:

"In memory of | Richard Gibbs Esquire | who died October the 5th 1795. | He was
born at We.stbury | in Wilt.shire. I^nglanu | on the 22d of July 1723 | came to this
Country in 1746 | settled in Bucks County | where he married in 17 53 | Margery
Harrison | of the State of New York. | In 1770 he purchased this Farm | And Lived on
it tlie rest of his Life | and by his directions was | Interred here."

" Wilson &, Hampton, Fecit."

From a grave-j-ard believed to have been that of a Dutch Reformed Church, in Bucks
County, Penna., on the Buck Road above Feasterville, opposite Southampton Township
School House No. 4:

" Sacred to the memory of | Benjamin Larzellere | of Staten Island, who died | June
17th 1805 I aged 28 years 11 months and 23 days. |

Hark from the Tombs a doleful sound | My ears attend the cry | Ye living men come
view the ground | Where you must sliortly lie."

The name of " Lazellere" is still common in Bucks Co.

1872.] Notes and Queries. 147

From the "Penii.a. Chmnicle," p. 118, Au;?. ITth, 1767. Plnla.: " A few days ago died
in this City Mr. I. J. Read, M.D., a Gentleman who lately arrived here from
New York."

In Bradford's Weekly Mercnrv, published in Phila., imder the head of News from
New York, we find the following: " New York April Oth 1724. On the 2d Instant in
the morning died, and on the 4th was Decently Interred here, May Bickley Esq: an
Eminent Lawyer of this place, who was Universally beloved for his Probity, Charity,
Sincerity etc., his Death is General}* Lamented."

From Christ Church (Prot. Epis.) "Book of Burial Inscriptions," Phila., by Mr.
Edward Clark, a scarce work, j). fil : Samuel Stilwell | of the city of New York |
merchant | who departed this life of vicissitude | in the 41st year of his age | and on
the 10th day of December j Anno Domini 170.5.

In the old Baptist Church-yard of Southampton, Bucks Co., Penna., is the following:

Here lies intered the mortal man | Elder Thomas B. Montayne | Born in the City of
New York | January 29th 1769. | Baptized bv Elder Jno Gano 1780 | Licensed 1787 |
Ordained 1788 | Pastor of Warwick Church, N. Y. | 12 years and 6 mo. | Moved to Pel.
1801 I Pastor of Southampton until his death | Sept. 27th 1829 | whole time in the
ministry 42 Years | the chief of sinners and the least of saints | Written with his own
hand in the 61st Year of his Life. | Beneath this stone we laid our mother | Ann
Edmonds, wife of | Rev. Thomas B. ISIontayne \ Born in the State of New York |
Januarv 27th 1771 | Died June 2d 1860 | So Jesus slept God's dying Son \ Passed
through tlie grave and blest the bed | Rest here blest saints till from his throne [ The
luorning break and pierce the shade.

Camden, K J. William John Potts.

joxES.— The Revd. Isaac Jones, formerly of Litchfield, Conn., but now deceased,
descendant in the 4th generation from Dep'y Gov'r William Jones, of New Haven, is
known to have expended nnich time, labor and careful research in tracing the Gene-
alogy of his familv. In the year 1848, he furnished to the late Jacob Bailey Moore,
Librarian of the" New York Historical Society, a brief statement of the result of his
investigations, whicii Mr. Moore included in a memoir of Gov'r Theophilus Eaton,
published in the Vol. of the New York Historical Society Collections for 1849 (Vol. ii,
2nd Series, p. 409, &c.) The Querist is referred to this article as the authority for the
general statement respecting the relationship of the New Haven families of Jones to
Col. John, the Regicide.

It is there asserted very positively that Dep'y Gov'r William Jones was the son of
Col. John Jones, the Regicide ; and that the latter had two other sons— John, from
whom descended Sir William Jones, and Morgan, irom whom came Revd. William
Jones of Nayland.

I have been shown the original letter from the Revd. Isaac Jones to Mr. Moore,
which accompanied this information, wherein the writer adds that he then had in his
possession " all the documents faithfully copied from original writings " whicli his
" pious ancestors left behind them," to jn-ove his assertions. I have instituted enquiries
for these papers, and learn that, after Mr. Jones' death, tliey came into the possession
of one of his family, residing in Chicago, but were all destroyed by the recent con-
flagration in that city, with many valualjle original family portraits, including one of
the Regicide himself, said to have been taken in London, the very year of his death,
1660. 1 am further informed that copies of some of these papers were made some years
ago by a relative of the Revd. Mr. Jones, which I trust are still in existence, and may
yet be found. .

That the Rev. William Jones of Nayland was a descendant of Col. Jones, the Regi-
cide, is positively stated by his biographer, who adds: " His father was Morgan Jones,
" a Welsh gentleman " (Works of Rev. William Jones, vol. i, p. 12.)

That Sir" William Jones was also a descendant of the Regicide, is not stated in any
other notice or memoir of him tliat I have seen. It will be observed Lord Teignmouth
(his biographer and great admirer) carefully ignores his paternal ancestry, ^yhlle he
refers to his maternal descent as a mutter of pride; but, it is said, that both his lather
and his grandfather were natives and residents of Anglesey, the birth-place and resi-
dence of Col. Jones. (Life of Sir William Jones, in his Works, vol. i, p. 9, &c.)

These facts would seem, in some degree, to confirm the statements of the Rev. Isaac

That these children were by Catharine, the sister of Cromwell, widow of Capt. Roger
Whetstone, whom Col. Jones married, late in life, may be questionable— perhaps, is

148 Notes and Queries. [J^ily>

improbable. See " jSTarrative of the late Parliament," <fec., published in London, 1657,
reprinted in Ilarleian Jlissecllauy, vol. iii, pp. 460, 465, where this marriage is referred
to as havinn; then "lately" taken place. This may mean one, or two, or, pos.siblj-, three
years prior to that time, when he must have been over 70 years of a^e, having been
born, as it is said, in 1579; and she, near 60, having been born February 7, 1597.
That it did not occur j)rior to March, 1655, may be inferred from the correspondence
between Henry Cromwell and Secretary Tliurloe. Col. Jones, wlio had been one of the
Commissioners for the government of Ireland, returned to England in ivXy, 1654 (Thur-
loe's State jiapers, vol. ii, p. 516). He seems to have incurred Henry Ci-omwell's dis-
pleasure while there, who in writing to Thurloe from Dublin, under date of March 12,
1C55, speaks of him as one "dissatisfied with the Government," and being an "oW
Frotfdant" and "dangerous and prejudicial to the publique on that account" (Thurloe,
vol. iv., p. 606). On the 2d of April tbllowing, Plenry Cromwell again ^\Tites to Thur-
loe, acknowledging tlie receipt of a letter from Thurloe to him, dated the 25th of ilarcli
(in which probably Thurloe had acquainted liira with the news that Col. Jones was
about to marry his aunt), and adds: " When I wrote to you about Col. John Jones, I
" did not know that he was likely to bee my unkle. Perhaps that may serve to obleige
" him to faithfuUness to his hiiihness and government. I wish it hath as good an
"influence uppon him as to other things; but you have silenc't mee as to him."
(Id. p. 672).

The Rev. Isaac Jones, in the article above alluded to, in giving the name of Col.
Jones' wife, states it to have been " Henrietta." May this not have been -the proper
name of liis first wife, the mother ot his children? All other reliable authorities
show that the name of Cromwell's sister, who first married Roger Whetstone, was
" Catharine.''

Cromwell Pe'Ugree in Bihliotheea Top. Brit. No. A'.l'A'Z lieprinted in Clulle)-bnvl's
Hist, of Hertford, vol. ii, p. 95, d'c. Ill NichoVs Topog. & Gen., pp. 160, 176. Carlyles
Letters and Speeches of ilrormccU, vol. i, p. 20, JVote, correcting Noble.

J. J. L.

Lincoln. — I am remiiuled by Mr. Potts' valuable paper on the Lincoln family of
Pennsylvania (in the last number of the Record), of a will which I met with in tlie
Registrar's ofHce at Philadelphia, giving a Cliristian name wliich does not occur in ]Mr.
Potts' article. In view of tlie possible connection of the testator with our late President,
and of the early date of the will, which appears to have been made on ship-board, it
seems to me worthy of publication in fidl.

" In the name of God Amen. I Ellish Lin'Colxe being sick and weake in Body but
of perfect & sound ilemory aiul understanding do will and bequeath my soule to God
Almighty ray Creator Secondly I will and bequeath my chest of cloathes which I
have here on board together with what Silver, Gold, Bills, Bonds, Assignem*, writings
and papers therein and to lue belonging to my loving Kindswoman Mrs. Mary Cant-
well, it being my Will & desire that shee the said iNIary shfiuld Recover have & enjoy
all my concernes and Goods whatsoever that to nie here belongeth. In witness where-
of I have hereunto sett ray hand this day & yeare above written.

Elush Lincolxe
Being present

Ilellen Mayow
Michaell Booth."

The a!)ove was proved 16th of 9th mo. 1685, and is recorded in Will Book A, page 22.

T))e name of Abraham Lincoln appears in 1798 as one of the Commissioners of the
Germantown and Reading (Berks Co., Pa.) Turnpike Road Comijany, and tliat of James
Lincoln, " late from the City of Dublin," on Jan. 4, 1780, amongst those wlio took the
oatli of allegiance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Both of these are family
names mentioned in the President's letter {ante. p. 69), but the former is probably the
same with one noticed bv Mr. Potts. Mordecai Lincoln is also found amongst our early
deeds. (See Deed Book G, 5, 380.)

Philadelphia. t. s.

Mahriages of Mkn of Xew York to Wome>j of 1\ew Jersey. (Extracted from
Railway, N. J., Monthly Meeting Records.)

17th of 7th Mo., 1761. Marmaduke Hunt, Iv'ew Rochel. Westchester Co., N. Y.,and

Elizabetli Marsh, of Woodbridge, N. J.
22d of 9th Mo., 1763. Thomas HalJct, of Queens Co., L. I., and Pheby Shotwell,
of Elizabeth, N. J.

1872.] Notes and Queries. 149

21st of nth Mo.. 1765. Israel ILilIet, of Queens Co., L. T., and Naomy Shotwell, of

Elizabeth, N. J.
17th of 3d Mo., 1768. John Townsend, of Queens Co., L. I., and Susannah Shot-
well, of Elizabeth, N. J.
20tliof lOtliMo., 1768. John Way, of Newtown, L. I., and Mary Marsh, of Wood-

brido-tCN. J.
8th of 5th Mo., 1771. Thomas' Burling, of the City of New York, and Sarah Sliot-

well, of Woodbridge, N. J.
1st of 6th Mo., 1787. WilUani Webster, of Newtown, L. I., and Susannah Laing,

of Piscatawny, N. J.
20th of 2d Mo., 1794. Samuel Hicks, of Westbnry, Queens Co., L. T., son of Ben-
jamin (deceased), and f hebo, his wife, of South Hemp-
stead, same county, and Amy Brook, widow of Charles
Brook, of Kahway, N. J., daughter of Benjamin (de-
ceased), and Amy Shotwell, of Rahway.
22d of 4th Mo., 1801. George Robertson, of the City of New York, son of Stephen
ami Elizabeth Robertson, of Liverpool, England (both
deceased), and Elizabeth Pound, daughter of .Samuel and
Catharine Pound, of Piscataqua.
Plainfield, N. J., April, 1872. c. c. d.

LoNGi-ELLow.— Under the title of " A Nook in the North," the Rev. Robert Collyer,
of Chica'40, gives an interesting account of a visit to Ilkley, in Wharfdale, and of an ex-
amination ot'tho church registry -books. The object was to test a report that the Long-
fellows came from Ilkley. Mr. Collyer found the name and sufficient proof that the
poet was really and truly a descendant of the Ilkley Longfellows. Mr. Collyer's paper
appeared in the Manchcxtcr Unitarian Hn-ald for October 20, 1871. The article also
contains some notices of the Heber family, one branch of which was settled at Ilkley.
It is to be regretted that Mr. Collyer, while giving interesting ijarticulars of his suc-
cessful search for Longfellows and llebers, has neglected to give the dates. All wo
learn is, that the registry-books reach back to 1598, and that our "rude forefathers"
are chronicled " in wretched 'Li[X\n"—A)iicrican Bibliopolisi.

Swords. — (Copied from the Archives N. Y. Hist. Soc, Book form, entitled " MS. —
Swords' Family, 1777.")

To the Honorable Horatio Gates, Esq., Major General in the Continental Array, and
Connnander Chief on the Northern Department.

The Petition of Thomas Swords, late of Stillwater, & now residing in this City,
Most humble Sheweth —

That your Petitioner hath Served in the British Array for twenty-two Years, and is
yet a Lieutenant therein, but has been indulged with the liberty of returning from Eng-
land to his Wife and family in this Couutry. That this unnatural Warr being abhorrent
to your Petitioner, ho has carefully avoided taking an active part in it; he has long
since given his Parole, and has received the thanks of the Committee of this City for
having faithfully observed it.

That by the Precipitate Retreat of General Schuyler & his Army, your Petitioner
was obliged with Equal Rapidity to quit his house & Property near Stillwater &.
Fly with his Numerous family of Children to this City for Safety from the much
dreaded Barbarity of Savage Cruelt}' ;

AVhereby he is deprived of every possible means of Support & his Wife & Children
reduced from a Comfortable Scituation to the greatest Distress.

That your Petitioner has reason to think his Cattle & Crop and other Effects were
appropriated to the LTse of the Army under your Honor's Command and relying on
that inate Justice with which your Bre>t is replete ife for which you are eminently con-
spicuous: Your Petitioner most earnestly Prays that your Honor will be favourably
pleased to order him payment for his said property and also that you will permit your
Petitioner to remove to Canada with his family, where by the probability of getting
the Arrears of Pay due to liira, and to the low Prices of the Necessaries of Life he may
be able to support his numerous family which otherwise must become a public Charge
from his utter inability of procuring for himself or them the common Necessaries of
Life.

These are the Prayers of your Petitioner, and that you may ever Bless'd with Heaven
choicest favores, the certain Reward of the Just the Generous & the Brave.

Tiios. Swords,
Albany Oct 19—1777

150 Ohiiuciry Notes, [J^%j

Vax DvKK.—In reply to tlie enquiry of tlie Rev. H. E. Hayden, in relation to tlie
Van Dyke family, I give the following ns the result of examinations of family •
records, tfec.

THOMAS JANSZ VAX DYKE, of the Netherlands. No evidence of his having
emigrated. Issue: — Jan Thomasse from .Amsterdam, emigrated to this country, and
settled in New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, m. Tryntje Haegen, who in. "id, Aug.
11, 1678, in Brooklyn, Tilcman Jacobsz Vanderhard: Jan. d. prior to Nov. 1673, mid
had children :

Thomas Jansz, of New Utrecht, who m. Marritje Andriessen.

Derick Jatisz emigrated from Amsterdam, wlio m. Apl. 25, 1674, iu New York,
Urseltje Jana of New Orange.

Achias, Agyas, or Hac/gim JanK, emigrated in 1652, as per oaths of allegiance in
1687; d. prior to 1708; ni. 1st Jannctje Lamberts, or Lammers ; m. 'id Dec, 1693,
Magdalena llendricksc, wid. of Minne Johannes: resided in Brooklyn on a farm
adjoining New Utrecht, fionting the Bay.

Hendrick Jansx, m. Feb. 20, 1680, Jannctje or Femmetje Harmans, dau. of Harmen
Jansen van Barkeloo, and resided on Staten Island.

Karel, Corne'is, or Curohis Jansz, of Amsterdam, emigrated in 16.52, as per oaths of
allegiance in 1687; d. 1736; m. June 27, 1680, in Brooklyn, Lysbeth Aards Vander
Hard of Nterikoop, Holland; resided in New L'trecht.

Jem Jaiixz, of Amsterdam, emigrated 1652, as per oaths of allegiance in 1687; d.
1736 ; m. May 9, 1673, in New York, Teuntje Tyssen Van Pelt, of Gilderland, who d.
1726 ; resided in New Utrecht, on a farm fionting N. Y. Bay.
Mayke Jansz, m. Apl. 22, 1694, Joliannes Daniels Brinkerhoudt or Richeau.
Anganietje or Annalie Jansx, m. Dec. 3, 1662, Adi'ian Wilemse Bcnnet of GoWanus.
Pieter Janss, of N. Y., in 1720; m. Annetje Jansz.

Claes Tiiomasse, m. 1st Apl. 20, 1689, in Flatbush, Tryntje Rienerse Requiers, or
Remmerse of Flatbush; m. 2d, June 4, 1692, Fransyntie ileiidricks, of Flatbush; re-
sided in Brooklyn and had children : —
Tryntje. bap. Aug. 24, 1690, in Brooklyn.
Gecfije, bap. Nov.'m, 1694, in Brooklyn. (By 2d wife.)

Henilrii'k, bap. Apl. 5. 1708, in Brooklyn; d. prior to Nov., 1752; m. (suppose)
Margrietje Terhune, and settled on the Raritan River, N. J.
Nealtje, m. John Leake, of Gravesend.

Nicholas Thomase, m. July 3, 1690, Fransyntje Hendrickse (per Record, Vol. 3, No.
2). Removed to Newcastle Co., Delaware.

HENnr.icK Tuomasse, emigrated from Amsterdam; m. Sept, 7, 1679, in Brooklyn,
Neeltje Adriaens, wid. of Jan Laurens of New Utrecht. He resided at Yellow Hook,
now Bay Ridge, New Utrecht.

The order in wh.ich the ab«ve persons are entered may not accord with the dates
of tlu-ir births, and there may be some uncertainty about Nicholas Thomase being
a son of Thomas Jause.

From the New York Dutch Church records it is evident that there was a Frans Van
Dyck, or liis sons, there at an early period, for they show that a Jacobus Fransen Van
Dyck was m. July 4, 1677 to Magdalcentje Cornelis ; and Tymon Fransen Van I>yck,
m^ Mav 12, 1681, Lysbet Burgers.

Bay^Ridge, N. Y.', Apl., 1872. T. G. Bekoex.

OBITUAKY NOTES.

AsTOR, (Mrs.) Margaret (wife of William B.), died in New YorkCity, 15thFebruary,
1872, in her 73d year. She was a daugliter of Gen. John Armstrong, of Pennsylvania,
a distinguished soldier and statesman, and Alida, the sixth dau. and ninth child of
Judge Robert R. Livingston, of Clermont Manor, N. Y,

Bennett, Jamks Gordon, died at his residence in New York, on the 1st of June, in
the seventy-seventh j-ear of his age. Mr. Bennett was born in Scotland in 1795, came
to the United States in 1819, and to New York in 1^*22. From the latter date to
1835, he was employed on the press of the leading cities of the Union as corre.'ipondeiit,
contributor and editor; and in the early ])art of 1835 he commenced the publication of
the journal which, under his remarkable and able management, has become one of the
leading newsp.<pers ol the country.

1872.] Obituary Notes. 151

BoaUE, (Rev.) Horace P., of Buffalo, N. Y. (sec Recoiid iii., 68), died January 14,
1872.

Cruoer, (Mrs.) IIarkiet PotioLAS, died at her residence, No. 128 "\V. 14th street,
New York City, on May 6th, 1872.

Goopwis, (Capt. U. S. A.) WiLi,tA>f F., died March—, 1872. in his 49th j-car.
He was tlie autliur <>f a History of Buxton, Me., and of Genealo<jies of Bradbury and
Goodwin families. He left (in'MS.) a life of Alexander Scannnel, and a learned and
valuable work on the Constitution of New Hampsliirc. He was buried at Franklin, N.
H.. beside his wife and only child.

Lank, Josiaii, one of our old Merchants, died in New York City, May 3d, 1872.

Lypig, Philip M., died in New York City on the 20th February, in his 77th year,
nnd was buried from St. Mark's P, E. Church on the 22d of March, 1872. His father,
David Lydig, was a distinguished merchant before him — a man who from the year
1800 on lor forty years was prominent as a director in the leading banks and insurance
companies of his time, and who was alluded to as "one of those bold old merchants"
who built up the trade of New York. Mr. Philip M. Lydig became in 1824 associated
■with his father in business, and fallowed faithfully and honorably in the footsteps of
his predecessor. He took for a wife the daughter of another great merchant (one of a
family that has become historical in our commerce), Mr. John Suydam, and in his own
career worthily sustained the name and fame of both " b-'uscs." Latterly, as befitted
the vicissitudes of age, he had retired from the activities of life, and devoted himself to
those domestic and benevolent objects ihat were a source of agreeable employment,
and enabled him peacefully and pleasantly to glide down the hill of life. He bore an
honored name, and left it to those who will keep it untarnished. Of his five daughters,
one is the wife of Judge Chas. P. Daly, of the Common fleas ; another the wife of
Judge Brady, of the Supreme Court. The son, Mr. David Lydig, emulating the fame
as well as the precise name of his grandfather, is now in active business in this the city
of his forefathers.

M.\cY, JosiAU (founder of the well-known New York firm of " Josiah Macy's Sons"),
born at Nantucket, Feb. 25, 1780, died at Rye, N. Y., May 15, 1872. His history is
very thoroughly given in the " Macy Family" genealogy, (pp. 170-185), compiled by
his nephcw,"Mr. Silvanus J. ^lac}', the present second Vice-President of this Societj*.

Platt, Isaac — In Pouglikeepsie, June 5, in the 69th year of his age ; editor and
proprietor of the Ponghkcepsie Eagle, which paper he established forty-four years ago.
He was one of the oldest, if not the oldest editor in the United States.

Ransom, (Col.) Harry B., of Clarence, Erie Co., N. Y., died in May, 1872. He was
the first white male child born within the bounds of the " Holland Purchase," and
resided in C. during the whole 72 j-ears of his life.

Sewaud, Edwin- Poltiiore, died at his residence in Florida, Orange count}^ N. Y.,
23d May, 1872, in the 73d year of his age. He was the second son of a family of four
sons and two daughters, children of Juclge Samuel S. Seward. The eldest was Benja-
min I., now dead, the father of the Rev. Augustus Seward, D.D., pastor of the First
Presbyterian Cluireh of Middletown, and of Clarence A. Seward, a lawyer of some
celebrity practicing in the city of New York. The Hon. Wm. H. Seward, ex-Governor
and Secretary of State, is his next younger brother. G. W. Seward, his youngest
brother, is si ill living in Florida. The elder of his two sisters died young, and the
other (Mrs. Dr. Canfield) many years since. Deceased was the father of thirteen
children, nine by his tirst wife, of whom three sons are dead, and three, W. E.,Thurlow
Weed and Jasper A., reside in Florida. The youngest son is Dr. F. W. Seward, of
that village. The two daughters are Mrs. Dr. Jayne of Florida, and Mrs. Scarf of
Newark. The children of his second wife are four daughters.

Sturgis, RrssELL, died in New York C\t\\ May 7th, 1872 ; a most estimable citizen ;
formerly a shipmaster totheEast Indies and England ; for manj' ^ears an active member
in the Board of f ilot Commissioners, and some time its president. He was a very
active, stern but npright man, and leaves a spotless name.

Stuvvesant, (Mrs.) Harriet Le Roy, wife of Augustus Van Home Stuyvesant, and
daughter of John Steward, died in New York City, May 5th, 1872.

Trimble, George T., died in New York City, May 16, 1872, in his 79th year; was

152 OUiucmj Notes. [July, 1872.

one of the oldest merchants of the cit_y ; many years a bank director ; became a trustee
of the Public Schools in 181S; in 1820 was elected treasurer of the Public School
Society, which office he held until 1S39 ; was vice-president of the Socie'cj', lS4i>-'-l7 ;
jjresid'ent from 1847-'o3, being- its last president. At the union of that Societj' with the
iJoard of Education, in 1853, he became a member of tiio new Board ; and, at the time
of liis death was a governor of the New York Hospital. (A carefully prepared bio-
jjraphical notice of Mr. Trimble was read by Mr. Evert A. Duyckinck, before the X.
Y. Historical Society, of which he was a member, on the evening of June 4th, 1872.)

Vax Sgiiaick, (Mrs.) Marg.\ret Bleecker, died in New York City, March 6th,
1872, ill her 96th year. She was the widow of John Van Schaick, who died many
vears ago in Albany, where he was a prominent citizen. lie was a brother of Myndert
Van Schaick, who was so well known in Now York as AUIerman, State Senator, and
first President of the Croton Aqueduct Department. Mrs. Van Schaick had for a iiuin-
ber of j-ears lived in this city with her daughter, Mrs. Bloodgood, in Twenty-eighth
street.

Woi.FE, George David, died in this city, May 17th, 1872. He was one of the oldest
of New York merchants, having assisted in the establishment of the firm of J. D. &
Christopher Wolfe (hardware) in Maiden Lane, opposite Clark & Brown's old Coffee
House, before the war of 1812. From this firm sprung, subsequently, the firms of J.
Wolfe, Bishop & Co. ; Wolfe, Spies & Clark; Wolfe, Dash & Co.; anil Wolfe, Dash &
Spies. Mr. Wolfe was a man of large means (leaving an estate valued at over four
millions) and large heart ; a sincere and generous patron of all tliat was good. A
touching and beautiful memorial of his life and character was read before the N. Y.
Historicd Society, of which he was a member, on the evening of June 4th, by Mr. E.
A. Duyckinck.

NOTICE.

We call the attention of our friends and corresiiondenis to the fact that there is no
connection, whatever, between this Society, and an institution, located in tliis city,
under the title of the " American College of Heraldry and Genealogical Registry."

All letters, communic.itions, ttc, designed for our Society should bo addressed
carefully to

MoTT Memorial Hall, No. 64 Madison Avenue,

New York City.

THE NEW YORK

§aK!iIogical aiii) liognipliiciil llccorb.

Vol. III. MfiW YORK, OCTOBI']!!, 1872. No. 4.

ENGLISH AND DUTCH INTERMARRIAGES.

Address before the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, on 13th Nov.,
18G9, by CuAS. B. Moore," Esq.

Mr. President :

I may leave Disraeli and others to tell yon why studies of the past,
after the passions have cooled, are more instructive and useful than
anything we can ordinarily learn of the present. This is especially
true in tracing rules for the fcimily relations, such as the delicate one of
marriage. The rules should be cautiously gathered from a long series
of examples, and under every variety of character and circumstance.
They are of vital and lasting importance to the individual and the
race.

As genealogists and biographers we have to investigate many inter-
esting points under varied circumstances ; and among these marriage,
as aifected by nationality or by habits and pursuits in life. Vie
have, indeed, all varieties of character to study. The effect of mingling
different nationalities — in the settlement of our new country — must be
one topic, and a nationality very near to us demands especial attention.
Of personal characters, the first one to be studied is that oi ivotnan.
Need I say anything about her ? I have to notice several distinct ideas,
and may press into service some terse Avords of others, and avoid tiring
by too much that is trite of my own.

1. The poet Thomas Moore, learned, Catholic and Irish, but effemi-
nate and fancifnl, exclaims :

" Oh, woman ! whnse form and whose soul
" Are the spell and the li^ht of eacli path we pursue,

" Wliether sunned in tlie trojiics or chilled at the pole,
■' If woman be there, there is happiness too."

This is very poetical ; pity to say, it is not always true.

2. Sir Walter Scott, the great historian of human life, exhibited her
devotion and the bad treatment she received, and he enlarged the senti-
ment :

" When pain and anguish wring the brow,
" A ministering an^iel thou !"

I

1.54 English and Dutch Intermarriages. [October,

This is generally true. Her tenderness and care of the sick or alHicted
are proverbial.

3. Another writer speaks of

" The woman spirit, sfroyir/

" For the deep faith, wliich lifts from earthly wrong

" A heavenly glance !"

This also is true. Woman is more devout, more religious than man.
Here are three distinct ideas. The first two are merely affection to-
wards man under varying circumstances or under all circumstances — a
help-meet for him. The last is something more — it embraces religion
and faith. What has it not influenced? But another expression is
needed for a distinct idea.

4. It is embraced in the word " mother ;" her love, care, devotion
and pride /or her children, her jewels:

" She it is who stamps the coin
" Of character, and makes the being, who would be a savage
" But for her gentle cares, a Christian man."

Without woman in this part I know not how to make progress in gene-
alogies, biographies or anj-thing else. You will understand me, and 1
may spare the poetry. Each of us, I suppose, has now or has liad the
best mother in the world, as I have. How much do we not owe to
her care, her influence, her example, her teaching ? What boy permit-
ted to tell falsehoods, uncheched by his viother, can ever afterwards be
trusted ?

In relief and protection of woman — the mother and her children, and
as the first step in civilization — our studies show that religion, experi-
ence and necessity everywhere led to the mstitwtion o^ marriage. Every-
Avhere matrimony, Divine in its origin, has been ascribed to the first
Uuler, and its recognition and enforcement have been placed among
the earliest of laws. It may be termed the first form of organization in
civil society, and the base upon Avhich every other organization in so-
ciety rests ; the fountain of ills, or of happiness and success.

All, as cliildren, are born, fed, clothed, reared, trained, educated and
started in life from this foundation ; and from what these children
learn under the guidance of parents — while full of curiosity, eager to
learn and certain to imitate — the whole-grown man is shaped, moulded,
influenced and guided through life. The mother is the first teacher,
the father the second; the district schools come in afterwards in organ-
ized form, followed by academies and colleges, but these are merely
combinations of several to carry out by arranged machinery, by united
wisdom, and at least expense, the wishes and plans of parents. They
rest almost wholly upon parental authority and duty. The learning
acquired in them is very imperfect and insufficient Avithout " the hu-
manities" at home. The village and town governments come in next;
then the State governments, and then the national. I need not speak of
these except to say that the old patriarchal form of government of
household and family, the origin and pattern of all, is yet at the foun-
dation of all; and the old command (with a result promised) to honor
our parents, that we may live long in the land, applies now, as it for-
merly did, to sustain order, respect for others and civil government
among men, without which civilization cannot exist. By an individual

1872.] EnglM and Dutch Intermarriages. 155

or by a State an error in respect to marriage at the outset, at the base,
may render the whole plan and superstructure unhappy, unprosperous,
unsafe.

Another personal character very near to us, to be noticed in connec-
tion with the institution of marriage, is that o^jjriesf. It is safe now to
speak ol" his celibacy or marriage, and we can scarcely avoid it. Clergy-
men, it is agreed, should set a good example for society, and they gen-
erally do so. In our view, on leaving the parents' guidance, the lirst
and most important occasion in life requiring a good example, is mar-
riage. It will be most iiscreet to notice the topic historically and in
connection or in contrast with nationality. Let us see what effect it
had on the first settlement of this country.

You doubtless have identified the particular nationality to which I
referred, — the people called Dutch.

In and around the present cities of New York and Brooklyn, they
first appeared in America, trading with and conciliating the Indians,
and making the earliest successiul settlement of white men. They
were also the first settlers from Europe, of the present cities of Albany,
Troy and Schenectady, and of other places on both sides of the
Hudson.

We need genealogists and biographers acquainted with their language
and habits if we would know much about their earlier history. For a
century after they came here, the Dutch, so-called (for they Avere not
all Dutch), preserved generally a separate lineage and used theirnative
language. We can only trace the exceptions. The language is now
out of use among us. Few can read it. Intermarriages occur Irequently,
without reference to national antecedents. The whole progress and
history of this, and the results, are within the reach of careful research,^
ar.d tliey deserve great attention. Parallel cases for comparison are
close at "hand; the French in Canada, the Germans in Pennsylvania,
and manv others.

It may'well deserve an effort of our society to establish and maintain,
in practice and in piinciple, harmony between English and Dutch.
They started together here, have lived and fought together through
two centuries, and it has taken both to make many complete
Americans.

It will be found that some of the greatest questions in government
and morals, in church and State, and the very foundations of the city,
colony and State of New York turned on points of intercourse or of
harmony between English and Dutch, or of opposition, antagonism
and conflicts betw^-en them. Grand results have been attained in spjte
of conflicts, or by them and amid them. The circumstances of their in-
tercourse and harmony deserve peculiar attention; and the topic of
marriiVjc will serve for illustration. The English and Dutch united
have beaten all antagonists. Separated or hostile, they have both in
turn been mastered ; we must go back a little into antiquity to see how
the field lav.

The grand political struggle for the possession and government of
America commenced between Henry the VIII, of England, and Charles
the V, of Spain, after the latter, or after both in turn, had mastered
France. They had the western world to divide between them — to ex-
plore and occupy, and govern. Spain took the southern part, with

156 English, and Dutch Intermarriages. [October^

which we have not such close concern. She spread out magniilcently,
but without establisliinggood government, and we have to note, that
when the Dutch, Avitii their ships and seamen, their mechanics and
artisans, formerly connected with Spain, were separated from lier, Spain
went down. The northern part of America fell to England, and we
must trace it, and Euglisli history in connection witli it. Long and
furious civil wars under Norman dynasties — arising much from foreign
wars — had kept England in a semi-barbarous stat;e ; but these wars
upset the l^zy monks, and produced energy and brute combative force,
as well as combative habits. After this, the enquiry is, how did the
brutal fighters of these northern islands of the sea, acq"ire the arts and
fruits of peace ? The answer is, that Englishmen, wliether seeking
manufactures and arts or driven from home by political revulsions and
persecutions — the result of their combativeness and wars — found refuge
and succour, friendship and hospitality, tnide and mariufactui-es, re-
finement and civilization, in Flanders, Holland and Germany. They
had long looked to Normandy and to Brittany for their most able
chieftains, their captains and heroes. English students went to these
places for an education, apprentices for a trade, and merchants for
manufactured goods. Books were first written and printed there.
Fine clothing and fashions, as well as creeds and opinions, watches
and tools, manufactures and arts of all kinds, found vessels arrd sea-
men ready to take them, with passengers, across the British channel or
the German sea.

By their wars and irregular seizures the struggling monarchs inter-
rupted intercourse, but could not stop it. During and after the wars,
books and printers, painters and sculptors, weavers and cloth-workers,
especially, were imported into England. All in England, of those oc-
cupations, had to learn their art abroad or from those imported.

What are the noted signs and marks of an advancing civilization?
Above all, the position of Avoman. But money, represented then by
goldsmiths, now by banks, takes a leading position with merchants
and commerce. Printing takes an early stand. Cloth manul'acturers
excelling others, come later with other artificers, with artists and the
fine arts. We mrrst watch all these, and see who were the pioneers, and
whence they came.

In 151G, early in the reign of Henry VIII, John Goldsmith, (a) of
London, was a Dutchman.

The merchants of the steelyards, Teutons or Dutchmen, had a
Guildhall, with trading privileges, and got wealthy, in London. Then
English merchants formed a company, obtained trading privileges, and
got wealthy in Antwerp. Sir Thos. Gresham, one of the first of great
English merchants, dealt with Antwerp, and from what he learned
there, he, or orre of his family, first taught England the advantage of
having a public Exchange. Thos. Cromwell acquired those Protestant
notioris which he was the instrument of enforcing in England, by

(a) Ancestor, perhaps, of John Goldsmith, of old and new Sonthold, or perhaps of
Francis Goldsmith, translator of the works of the Dutch lawyer, Groiius, on the freedom
of the Seas. The Dutch name of this J<jhn, the early Goldsmith, of London, may have
been Jan Jansen, or Jan Van Antwerp, or any other Jan. Ho was not alone. Before
his time the name appeared in England, of " Chiiatoplur Gohhmith, pauson" — a penman
for Lyttleton, the great lawyer and judge, and a subscribing witness to his will.

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being a clerk of English merchants at Antwerp, and by reading a
testament translated by a Dutchman. Caxton, the first English
printer, was clerk of a London merchant, and went to Burgundy, and
there he learnt his printer's art. Wynkyn de Worde, his apprentice,
was a Dutchman, and became a printer in England. Pynson, the
noted printer nnder Henry VII and Henry VIII, was born in Nor-
mandy. Tliese led the printers.

Erasmns of Eotterdam, with Luther and Melanchthon, led the
anthors and translators, and presently the preachers. Holbein and
Albert Durer, Dutchmen, led the painters. The cloth-workers, the
weavei's, came soon from the same quarter — all these made a noble
procession !

Before these, and with them, came the advancing respect and ad-
vanced position of woman; her marriage and conjugal state, the
mother, par excellence.

The instances of international marriages, except of priests and of
princes, are little noted in history or biographies. It is difficult to
trace them and deduce rules from them. Only a few marked instances
appear in England subsequent to the mingling of Normans and Saxons.
Marriage witli a foreigner, doubtless, in many cases was treated as a
mss-alliauce, and for that reason did not appear in the biographies or
histories of the time. We can concede how, if it met with fair treat-
ment, it would tend to promote harmony with the stranger, and to
soften, diminish, or destroy national differences and antipathies. So
it was used by statesmen for the monarchs. A treaty of peace was
usually accomplished or followed by a treaty^ of marriage. All the
royal l\imilies became allied. The merchants who citissed the seas to
contract for goods sometimes made contracts of marriage. Yet we
have few accounts preserved of those. The most strange and interest-
ing accounts relate to the marriage of priests with foreigners, when
their marriage was not forbidden, and when they were the educated
men of their day. These marriages and the disputes about them
greatly affucted and influenced thelleformation in religion and govern-
ment, &c. Let us refer to these:

There were computed at one time to be 19,000 priests in England;
an incredible number, unless we consider how large a class was em-
braced under that name. A clerk Avas a priest. The lawyers and
judges had to take orders as priests. A notary-public must be a priest,
and, before printing prevailed, few except priests could read or write.
Latin, a foreign language, mixed with old Norman French, was the
language of the public records, of the official commissions, of the
law reports, and even of the Bible and Prayer-book. Generally, no one
could read these Latin books, or keep or copy the records, but priests.
This helps to account for the large number. It need not be supposed
they were all religious, merely because they were styled priests. They
embraced men quite different: from the clergymen of our day. They
included the politicians. They generally prepared and preserved the
laws, and executed tliem, and of course favored themselves and their
order. By law, a clerk or priest could be condemned for an offence
only by his bishop. AVhen a person accused of crime, Avas brought
before the civil courts, it Avas sufficient to show him to be a clerk or
priest, if he could read a book, which would be handed to him, and

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then he would lie sent to a bishop to be tried and pnuished. There he
had a better chance of escape, and many_ eicaped hanging by thus
avoiding a jury trial.

The "kings and bishops in power forbid priests to have Avives, and
separated them from female society, making them live in monasteries
and as monks and recluses. This, in a general sense, they conld
do; but they could not prevent Eve from tempting them. The sexes
were nearly equal in number. If a large number of males remained
unmarried, females must also be unmarried. If monks and monkish
cells prevailed, nuns and nunneries must exist.

Presently a strong antagonism grew up between the married and the
unmarried people of England. A bishop of London showed the lack
of all popularity of clerks — all fellow-feeling for them — when he
claimed that a London jury would cast any clerk (or priest) and con-
demn him thongh he were as innocent as Abel. The clerks could wot
be popular, and did not deserve to be popular, when they cut themselves
off from one half of society — the female part — when they threw all
the burdens of society upon others ; became lazy themselves, but com-
pelled the industrious to support them ; when they monopolized all the
knowledge and learning in the country Avithout improving it, and
finally, when they strove even to prevent others from having any
knowledge or any means of improvement.

The knowledge, the improvement, c;une mainly from the people,,
whom, for a precise name, we will call Dutch. Pj'inters. artists, weav-
ers and cloth-v/orkers were invited into England and they taught others.
They were presently pursued and persecuted by the priestly class, be-
cause they acquired, encouraged and spread hioiuledfje and improve-
ment, before monopolized and abused by the Latin- readers, the clerks.
Even those Avho learned from them in England, Avith their art, trade or
occupation, learned strong notions favoring reforms in religion and
government ; reforms which they saAV, and those in office saw, struck
at the root of many abuses profitable to the men in poAver. Learnings
they could not refrain from teaching, their ncAV ideas of purity in tlie
church, in the State and in the family. Their teachings involved free-
dom of Avorship, hatred of the inquisition, dislike of the rule of
monkish priests, and the greatest contempt for their celibacy, as inhu-
man and vicious. And presently priests permitted abroad to liaveAvives,
and printers and Aveavers imported from Holland and the Continent
became (tllirs in a great civil Avar against celibacy and the inquisition.
These two, celibacy and torture, seemed the prominent machines,,
used upon a large scale, for strangling knowledge, preventing ivnprove-
ment, ruling inhumanly, and perverting justice, Avhile maintaining a
despotism.

The incredulous (and many such things noAV seem incredible) may
call for some proofs and illustrations of all this. These can easily be
found.

In 1537, a license or copyright was Avantcd for the first English
Bible permitted to be used in England — called the Bishop's Bible, a
costly edition for the fcAV. The argument used was that cheaper edi-
tions would of course be printed (and in fact they air- ady had been
printed and circulated), and they must needs be faulty, "because
" Dutchmen, living within the realm, go about the printing of it, Avho.

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'' neither speak nor -write good English, and they will be both the
" printers and correctors thereof. They will not give £20 or £40 to
" any learned man. to take pains in it, to have it well done." These
were" the words of Graftnn, the court printer, who had the Bishop's
Bible, at first printed in Paris, by license from the French king, and
who, upon this statement, got it licensed in England, through Cran-
mer, " to be read in churches:" while all other editions were forbidden.
His object was to have the whole market to himself, and these words
show that Dutchmen were tiie cltcap ])rintiirs, if not the only printers,
of that period, in England. The learned men to whom he referred as
needed to superintend printing wereof coursejiriests — such, perhaps, as
Miles Coverdale or John Eogers. The Dutch printers had wit enough
to emplov such men ; and doubtless Avould employ them, if thereby
they could sooner sell their books. In fact they had tried that course
and had employed Tyndale and others. But the bishops, on the alert,
found out where and by whom the printing was carried on. They had
seized and burnt the books and ]mnished both the priests and the
Dutchmen for printing and publishing them. After that, it was true,
the Dutch printers did not have the learned Englishmen ; but they did
not much need them. Tyndale's translation was a good one.

The controversy about allowing the cheap printing of the Bible in
English, by Dutchmen, and about reading such editions, not merely in
church, but out of church, applied to other books as well as the Bible.
It was the very turning point of a grand contest. It soon divided the
whole country — almost rhe whole world — into two parties. One party
struggling for light amid darkness, and in favor of cheap Bibles, in
English — or in the common language, to be read by all (or to them
and for their hearing), in favor, also, of other printed books, was like-
wise in favor of allowing priests to marry. The particulars of the
struggle are much out of sight, but we can gather some of the dull de-
tails in a disordered manner.

In 1549, John Alasco obtained a charter, with some special protec-
tion, and secured a site in London. He introduced 380 Germans, who
were naturalized in England and were generally protestants. By these
means many useful manitfactures were introduced into England. In
Cranmer's time there were at least two religious congregations of for-
eigners, one in London, the other in Somerset county. Both had learn-
ed foreigners as pastors, 'i'liey d nibtless tised Bibles in their own
language, and perhaps on this account received less attention or oppo-
sition. They Avere generally composed of weavers and cloth-workers,
with perhaps a few printers and others. They were called Dutch, but
many Avere simply from the ne'ghhoring continent, and all learned to
talk English. They Avere protected and favored Avhile their Avork Avas
in demand. Trenton, in Somerset county, became famous for its
manutacture of Avoolen cloth ; also Benenden, in Kent county, an old
seat of the More family, and some other places near London.

But rs'orwich afterwards became most noted for its manufactures, in-
troduced there by the Dutch and Walloons, who fled from the Nether-
lands to escape from the persecutions of the Spanish Duke of Alva.
It had several thousand looms, I'or various fabrics. It Ava's about 20
miles up the river Yare. The trade betAveen it and Yarmouth was in
email vessels of from 15 to 40 tons, and its manufactures Avere exported
both from Yaimouth and from London.

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The Dutch Avorkmen unfortunately lost friends as fast as they taught
competitors, or as soon as their fabrics were not needed. They were
without votes or power in the government; and they were sometimes
persecuted without mercy, under pretences of religion, being all called
heretics. Their pastors and printers were driven away from them, or
taken to prison. But they retained their clieap Bibles and read them.
And they could not refrain from telling others their notions or opin-
ions. The persecution of them turned almost wholly upon their re-
ligious tenets and teachings. No trace has been discovered of any
complaint or prosecution of them for ordinary crimes against person or
property.

There was long some difficulty about the marriage and about the
Avives of clergymen, originating irom the old laAvs and customs impos-
ing celibacy upon priests. Under Ily. 8ih. Avhen Cranmer became
.■Va'chbishop, the practice was first temporarily changed. Henry be-
lieved in having Avive? and children, and he expected others to believe
as he did. He stopped not to teach, nor even to have the laAv chiinged
by Parliament, but simply told and permitted the priests to marry.
Cranmer, free from any other pope, dared to follow the German Lu-
ther, and to repudiate celibacy, setting the example himself, for Eng-
land. His first wife and child died. He then married the niece of
Osiander, pastor of Nuremburg. a Dutchman. She Avas called a Dutch
Avife ; one meaning of Avhich ])erha]is Avas, that she had no English so-
ciet}'. Other bishops, such as Farrar, followed his lead and took AviA^es.
" Divers priests" (says Stryi e) '-married alter the example of the Arch-
" bishop. He kept his Avife secretly ; but some others Avere so indis-
"creet as to live publickly and openly Avith their wives." For a short
time, and before the death of Henry 8th, the old law of celibacy Avas
again enforced, except as to some law-clerks. A statute had been
passed in 1533 as to clerks and officers of the Court of Chancery, Avho
must necessarily read Latin, Avliich excused them from being priests.
That statute Avas not repealed, and it presently opened a Avide breach
in the old net-Avork. ]t led to the independence of the courts, and
first of the Court of Chancery, Avhich before this time Avas wholly in
priestly hands. Sir Thos. More Avas a member of pari, from London
in 1523, Avhen that statute passed; — a learned laAvyer Avho did not be-
come a priest, and Avho — 1 years later — became Chancellor of England,
a married man and the first (for a long pei'iod) not a priest. He ex-
celled in English and in Latin, and could even read Greek. He added
style to the English language Avhen Avritten, and oratory to the tongue
Avhen spoken. He visited the learned Erasmus, at Antwerp and
brought Holbein, the 'painter, into England. His brother-in-law be-
came a printer. He Avas in favor of printers and jiainters. And Avhat
was equally novel for an Englishman, he taught not only his son but
his daughters, Greek and Latin, and they Avere the first educated fe-
males among commoners in England. He fell, of course, when his op-
ponents got uppermost, and Avhen he could not swear to please Henry
8th. This Avas after the tide of passion turned. Anne Boleyn also
fell. Anne of CleA'es Avas repudiated, and even Cranmer had to send
away his Avife and children and hide them, to save them, or to save his
place. Bishop Farnir was imprisoned and some others.

When Hy. 8th died, having greatly distui-bed the old laws and cus-

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toms about marriage and celibacy, the political party which favored
protestants got control of the government in the name of the boy-
king, Edwd. 6th. Parties were then fierce and revengefnl. Prominent
men of the opposite party fled for safety. Rastel, the lawyer, after-
Avards Judge; Haywood, the author and epigrammatist; Cieinent, the
Doctor, President of the College of Physicians, among others, fled to
Brabant, adjoining Holland, and several took up printing. It came
easy to Rastel, son of a che:ip printer, whose lather, perhaps, was a
Dutchman with an English wife. One of the father's letters about
cheap printing, proposing to publish a religious tract and scatter it
over England, and showing how much he could do for £100, is yet well
worth reading. I can refer you to a copy.

Under Edwd. Gtli priests were permitted to marry. The Convoca-
tion of clergy, influenced by Cranmer, — unable to tell how the tribe of
Levi, or the sons of Aaron could be raised and maintained without
wives and tithes, — by a majority vote declared that the Bible did not
forbid a priest to have one wife. But at this time and for a long time,
by Englisii law and custom females were placed under the power of
their parents and guardians, or of the king, in respect to whom they
should marry, and the law was sharply enforced over them. Often
they were bargained and sold in a very profligate manner, and made
the wives of persons whom they had never seen and for whom no per-
sonal affection could exist.

But few parents or guardians of the educated or wealthy classes
would, for a long time, permit their daughters to marry a priest. The
religious portion, embracing generally the mothers, conld not hastily
change their habits and opinions on such a topic; nor could the
younger class of females dare to defy the fashions and customs of the
age. Many long thought it a " horrid prolanity" for a priest to
hav'e a wife. Some of the bishops and vicars with large tithes and
wealthy, succeeded in getting wives. But with difficulty. One bishop
of the new order, formerly canon of a monastery, had six daughters
willing to marry priests, and they all had the opportunity. All became
the wives of subsequent bishops. Poynet, noted as a mathematician,
wrote a defence for the marriage of priests, and became a bishop, tak-
ing a wife. Bale, the author, became an Irish bishop.

But in about six years Edward Gth died, and Mary's reign commenced,
completely reactionary. The celibacy of priests was again enforced.
Any priest or bishop having a Avife was compelled to dismiss and re-
pudiate her and her children ; or else was not only deprived of his
office and place, but prosecuted and punished. It is almost incredible,
but I can produce and read to you the form of repudiation of wives
required of married priests, as a condition of remaining in office or
preaching, and if they agreed to this, their children were at once pro-
nounced illegitima'"e. All the bishops, and, generally the priests who
had followed Cranmer's example, in taking wives, refused to repudiate
their wives and children, and were dismissed and degraded. Nor was
this all. The same spirit which producd this, reveled in prosecu-
tions, imprisonments and burnings. Cranmer was burnt at the stake.
Bishop Farrar was burnt and many others, but some escaped. John
Rogers, the martyr, (as well as Cranmer), having been in Germany
and having corrected proofs for the Bible and other books, had a

162 English and Dutch Iniermarriagcs. [October,

Dutch wife, the mother of liis nine children. He refused to repudiate
and dis,2:nice her and them ; and perhaps this had as much to do with
his horrihle death by fire as any theolooical opinion or doctrine of
pretended heresy. For this was a point upon wliicli tlie bigots were
especially rabid.

Peter JMartyr, early protestant reformer, born in Fh)rence, cannot
well be called a Dntcinnan, but cnme from a place distinguished in the
same line. While protestantism Avas fiivored, he became a professor at
Oxford. His wife died and was buried there; but in Mary's reign he
not only had to flee, but her remains were officially dug up and cast
upon a dung-hill. Such was the brulal and disgraceful fi-rocity prac-
tised, in the name of religion, by politicians seeking to fill the places
held by their opponents.

But few, perhaps, have thought much of the poor disgraced wives
and children of priests not burnt ; or have enquired how many of them
so cruelly repudiated and disgraced, and with no safe resting place in
England, retired to Holland and to Flanders, where they could live
reputably and quietly, or have inquired how many priests or their
children became printers, or weavers, or cloth -workers, among the
foreigners wiio deemed them in no disgrace.

AVe have some account of the fugitives, Eead the life of Sandys, af-
terwards archbishop, as a sample. He had an English wife dimly
traced. " Many fugitives" (says Strype) " took up tht-ir residence at
Basil ; " "finding the people kind and courteous ; " and " because many
" would have employment in the printing house there — the printers
" of Basil surpassing all others in Germany." At the same time, in
England, "books were thonglit fit to be published, the purpose of
" which was to make marrietl priests contemptible, and to show how
" unlawful and Avicked marriage was in men of holy orders."

This attempt to force and manufacture public opinion doubtless had
some effect; we have rather to conjecture how much, than to find it
recorded. It seemed so many of the people Avere deluded, that the
public writers avoided the marriage question entirely ; fearing to give
offence, if they wrote about it.

Matthew Parker, a native of Norwich, had been in college with Bacon,
Cecil and Cranmer. To sustain Cranmer he Avrote an able work in
Latin, on the marriage of priests. (/;) When permitted, under
Edward 6th, he practised Avhat he taught by getting married. Under
Mary he and Poynct were drprived of their places — Avere dri\'tn from the
pulpit, and obliged to conceal themselves and their wive^ and children
to avoid prosecution. Poynet died at Strasburg. Of course their books
were suppressed. The clerical party could tolerate no difference of
opinion, no argument, no freedom of speech.

We can imagine, or indeed we know, hoAV the supposed uuholiness of
marriage in priests tended to let down, degrade, nnd dishonor the insti-
tution of marriage itself How could it be unholy for one set, the pat-
terns of society, and not for another? or unholy for man and not for
woman, more devout than he? It was an absurd and vicious view; —
an attempt to make priests unfetling, unsocial and inhuman. They,

(6) Note. — Annther work was by Antliony Bonfinius — a merchant — as well ua
learned man, published in 1572.

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too ofteTi, were so, as shown by their cruel and inf:imons burnings for
pretended heresies, {c)

Alter the death of Queen Mary — under Queen Ehzabelh — when the
absentees returned, from exile, and political papists went abroad, the
law of England was finally cbanged and priests permitted to marry, if
they could find fit wives. They now have the first choice ; but had not
then, nor for a longtime afterwards. Matthew Parker, while at leisure,
improved his book, favoring the marriage of priests, and put it in a few
powei'ful hands where it had effect. Rising from concealment he
was pi'omoted and made Archbishop of Canterbury — succetding Regi-
nald Pole, and he became a noted antiqnarian. It is said that Queen
Elizabeth, unable to conquer her prejudices or education, insulted his
wife, and drove her from cotirt circles. The Qneen's prejudices were
still more pointedly shoAvn afterwards. The father of Fletcher, the poet,
became Bishop of London, and was a favorite of hers. But losing his
first wife, and marrying a handsome widow for his second, he greatly
offended her; "slie thought it very indecent for an elderly clergyman,
"a bishop, and who already had one wife, to marry a second, and gave
"such a loose to her indignation that not content with forbidding him
"her presence, she ordered her Archbishop Whitgift, (a coelebs, whom
"slie called her little black husband) to suspend him from the exercise of
" his episcopal functions; which was done." She showed herself the
daughter of Henry the VIII. As the Queen so acted, many of course,,
followed her example. When slie took snuff, many were ready to sneeze.
We must judge of the effect ttpon the mothers and guardians in objecting
to their daughters and wards becoming the wives of bishops or priests
— the Queen being so opposed to them, {d) Many families were divided
upon these politico-religious question?. The Yonng family was a large
one, and we can trace some of its members who Avere clergymen, and
their course.

The Rev. John Young, as a bishop, conformed to Queen Mary's laws,
and helped enforce cruelty. He was deprived of office and imprisoned
under Elizabeth, with others. Thomas Young was a clergyman and
liad a wife, whom he would not repudiate. He was an exile in 1553
under Mary. Elizabeth Yonng passed back and forth to Holland, called
an exile by Strype, and was accused of bringing books into England..
It is presumed she was connected witli this Thomas, perhaps his wife
or his daughter. He returned to England under Queen Elizabeth, and
became her Archbishop of York. He died in 1568. The privy council
then had to iuierfo-e to i-ave his widow from insult, and to protect her
rights. Her property in Shropshire was withheld from her. We have
not such full particulars respecting the family as are desirable, (e) Whe-
ther Thomas Yoni]g, of a later age, the tutor of Milton, was of his.

((•) Its practical effect can he seen in the extent to which bastardy prevailed^
in ppitc of all the laws and religious injunctions forbidding it. No Archbishop lias
publicly recognized his bastard since Wolscy, the Pope's great, cardinal. IS'o monarch,
Bince the concealed jiapist, the adopted Charles the Second. But befoi-e !

id) The curious studerit exnminiiig (he prosecutions instituted and carried on by
Wliitgilt, Archbisho]), and Aylmer, Bishop of London, will hardly fail to notice how
often the married clergymen were as-bailed by some allegation about their marriage or
their wives. Take the case of Bariiaby Benison, as a sample, 1 Neal., Puritans, IGV).

(<?) The only "Young" of Shro]'sliire, noticed by us, was the mother of Gov.
Willis of Connecticut. Her name was Bridget, and she was described as the daughter-
of William Young, of Kingston Hall, Salop Co.

164 English and Dutch Intermarriages. [October,

fiimily, wc know not. In the Life of Milton, by Phillips, he was called
" pastor for the Engli^^h merchant adventurers of Hamborongh." For
twenty-five years, while emigrants were coming to this country (from
iGoO to 1G55), he was rector of Stow-market, a parish in the centre of
Suffolk County, twelve miles from old Ipswich. Our enquiries for his
family or ancestry have failed. Other clergymen of that county named
Young, older than he, attract attention. One, named Christopher
Young — (old enough to be the father of Thomas, of Stow-market) —
was vicar of Kevdon, Suffolk County, near the coast — about two miles
from Southwold — having a church there dedicated to St. Margaret, Avith
a chapel at Southwold, annexed to the vicarage. He was appointed
Vicar of Eeydon on 14th January, lull, and died 14th June, 1G26.
Soon after, on 11th July, 1G27, he Avas succeeded as Vicar of Eeydon by
a familiar name, John Goldsmith. Another named " Kdward Yonges,"
was called a vicar, and was at Southwold in 1616. The chapel there
was a fine old edifice, built in 14G0, and dedicated to St. Edmunds. It
was on an eminence, overlooking the German Sea, towards Holland.
The curate of this chapel was appointed by the Vicar of Eeydon. We
should not know so much about this but for the entry in the local his-
tory that Edward, the son, andEIizabeth, the daughter of this minister
Yonges, were drowned in the haven, as they were coming from DuuAvich
pier (live miles south) in a boat, and buried 11th July, 1G16. Here,
doubtless, is the place from which to trace the Eev. John Youngs, born
about 1G0;2, afterwards of Southold, L. I., also Christopher Youngs, of
Massachusetts.

There was a Bishop under Qu. Eliz. named John Underhill, who Avas
married, and Avho died in 1592, leaA'ing a daughter — of him and some
others Ave have not full accounts.

Qu. Eliz. had a regular Avar with papist priests and expelled them.
Afier her death, Avhen Jas. I and Chas. LAvere in power and Avere ac-
knowledged by the pope, they Avere Avilling that papists abroad should
come back to England. But parliament Avas not, and forbade their re-
turn. The great ecclesiastical chiefs appointed by these kings were
generally not opposed to the return of papists, but Avilling to oppose
puritans. Many dissenting or non-conforming protestants Avere driven
from England ; including weavers or cloth manufacturers, as trouble-
some felloAvs, and the leaders of congregations of weavers, no longer
permitted to Avor^hip in peace, or to use their own Bibles or prayers.
These Avere received as friends in Holland.

{To he continued.)

In Shelburne, Mass., is an old grave-yard having manj' ancient licad-stones, the

oldc«t bearing date 1773. One inscriiition is unique, and miglil ])uzzle almost

.any one. I copy: " Here lyeth j-" body of Molly, wife oi' Julia Kellogg," et cetera.

An omission of a letter. I saiil : sliould have been Julian, oC course. But no, said Mr.
A., my guide and a very correct man, lie (now 85 years old) recollected the man and
knew him well, anil his name was the feminine Julia. A freak of his parents probably,
«aid Mr. A., in having him thus named.

S. B. Barlow, 1869.

1872.] Shssm Genealogy. 165

SLOSSON ge:nbalo (I Y.

By D. WiLLixiMS Patterson-.

( Condudod from Page 116.)

Chil. of Jeliieb [15] and Eebecca (Dudley) Slosson.

49. I. JEHIEL,' (88) b. Greenville, Greene Co.,N. Y , July 23, 1788 ;
m. Amy Ladd, b. Amsterdam, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1789, dau. of Cyrus and
Amy (Allun) Ladd. He d. Maine, N. 1^, July 12, 185G ; she d. Kala-
mo, Mich., Sept. 8, 1858. ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^

50. II. BEDY.' b. G., March 2, 1790; d. Union, N. Y., May 13,
1840, unm.

51. III. SALLY,, b. G., July 18, 1792; d. Feb. 8, 1807.

52 IV. GRILLE ,' b. G., May 24, 1793 ; bap. and joined the church
in Stockbndge, Mas3., March 4, 1819; m. Feb. 10, 1813, ISAAC
CURTIS, b. Stockbridge, Jan. 11, 1789, son of Isaac and Hannah
(Higbe) Curtis. He d. at Brockport, N. Y., Feb. 5, 1851 ; she lives in
Maine, N. Y., 'with her sister Anna. Child : '

1 Albert ^b May 2, 1815 ; m. Lucy Curtis Dresser, and after her death, m. l>er
sister 'Sarivh Neal Dresner; he d. Oct. 24, 1866; had by first wife two suns,
Nathan Slusson, ^ and Elias. "

53. V. NATHAN* (94) b. G., Ap. 7, 1795; m. Newark Valley,
N Y. Dec. 1, 1828, Lauriuda Brown, b. Union, now Newark Valley,
N* Y ' Oct 23, 1797; dan. of Joseph and Experience (Stafford) Brown.
Shed. Maine, N.Y., Sept. 13, 1852; and he m. (2d) Aug.— , 1854,
Huldah Bennett, widow of Moses Bennett. He d. Maine, N. Y., ±eb..
27, 1858; shed. Pitcher N.Y., Oct.— ,1859. , ,^ ,„,. ^,^^,,«

54 VL ANNA/b. G., May 2, 1797; m. Sept. 19, 1815, MOfeLb
DELANO, her cousin, b. Kent, Conn., Oct. 6, 1788, son of Aaron and
Anna,' [16] (Slosson) Delano; he is a farmer and blacksmith; they
settled in the north part of Union, now Maine, Broome Co., N. Y., and
still live on the same spot, in 1872, having celebrated their " Golden
Wedding," seven years ago. Children :

1 MARSUAL.sb. Union, N. Y.. May 19, 1816; m. Nov. 15, 1838, Lvdia Gibson b.

Union Oct 22, 1816, dau. of Ephraira H. and Hannah (Howard) Gibson. She
d Maine N Y., March 30, 1851; and he m. ('2d) Jan. 6, 1852, Lucy Jana
Mooers, b. Aug. 15, 1822, dun. of Michaiah and Sarah (Newton) Mooers ;
resides' in Maine, N. Y. Children:

1 Theron, <= b. Sept. 21, 18H9 ; d. Dec. 6, ISfiO.

2 Ahna, ^ b. Aug. 15, 1843 ; ni. June — , 1866, Orrin E. Iline.

3'. i/arv.'eb. July 13, 1862. r • m ,, ♦., ^

2 Caroline, 3 b. Union. July 31, 1819; m. Oct., 1845, Lewis Tyrrell; settled

at Union, N. Y., where he d. Ap. 2, 1870 ; s. p.

3 Sarah, 5 b. Union, May 16, 1S24; d. Jan. 25, 1825.

4 Aarons, b. Union, March 18, 1826; ni. March 24, 18^0, Ehza Bunnell b.

Oteo-o N Y Ap. 23, 1822, dau. of Jesse and Betsey (Hyatt) Bunnell. Ue
has°not yet applied for office under his third cousin, President U. S. Grant.
Child :
1. Ul^en Noriah, <' b. Maine, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1851.

55 VIL ABNER, ^ (95) b. Greenville, N. Y., Oct. 17, 1800; m..
March 14, 1833, Nancy Marean, b. Union, N. Y., July 11, 1798, dau.

166 SIosso7i Genealogy. [October,

■of Thomas and Esther (Patterson) Marean. She d. Maine, N. Y.,
March 3, ISUo. He lives in JSTorthAvood, Worth Co., Iowa.

56. VIII. GILES/ (98) b. Greenville, N. Y., March 7, 1803; m.
Nov. 18, 1830, Saiah Muzzy, b. Tioga, now Newark Valley, N. Y.,
May 13, 1804, dau. of Jonas and Thersey (Moore) Muzzy; they live in
Maine, N. Y.

Chil. of Nathaniel,' (IT) and Eunice (Sisson) Slosson.

57. I. ANSON SEYMOUR,* (100) b. Eichmond, Mass.. October 1,
179G; m. Oct. IG, 1n27, Mary Steele, b. Antrim, N. II., Oct. 31, 1795,
dau. of Samuel and Nancy (McKcan) Steele, and g. dan. of James and
Margaret Steele. They settled in Maine, Broome Co., N. Y., Avhere he
d. March 10, 18G1. She removed to Albanv, Kansas, where she d.
8ept. 1, 1867.

58. 11. TRUMAN,^ (104) b. Richmond, Aug. 23. 1798, married Jane
Wilson of Union, N. Y., and settled in East Bloomfield, N. Y.

59. III. William,* (106) b. Richmond; July 32, 1800; m. Julia A. De
Witt ; dau. of Col. Abram De Witt of Chenango, now Fenton, N. Y.
She d. Binghamton, N. Y., Dec. 24, 1844. He resides in Binghamton,
N. Y. ; a farmer.

60. IV. FRANKLIN SISS0N7 (113) b. Dec. 8, 1803 ; for many
years a teacher of vocal music ; now a physician ; lives in Cleveland,
Ohio. He m. Julia West, dau. of Abner West, of Richmond, Mass.

Chil. of Nathaniel' (17) and Rhoda (Judd) Slosson.

61. V. OZIAS JUDD,^ (116) b. Stockbridge, July 23, 1807; m.
Union, N. Y., Oct. 1, 1833, Ann Fisher, b. at Francestown, N. H.,
Sept. 19, 1811, dan. of James Steele and Ann (Burton) Fisher. He
was a farmer, settled at Newark Valley, N. Y., and d. of disease of the
heart, while sitting as inspector of town election, Feb. 11, 1862; she
d. Feb. 8, 1872, of pneumonia, and was buried in Hope Cemetery, by
the side of her husband, on the auniversarv of his death.

63. VL HENRY BELDENV (1^1) b.\Stockbridge, Nov. (family
record says Dec.) 30, 1808 ; m. May — , 1833, Sabrina Leonard Muzzy,
b. Jan. 3. 1810. dan. of Jonas and Thersey (Moore) Muzzv, of Newark
Valley, N. Y. He d. in Owego, N. Y.,\lau. 8, 1864. she d. Owego,
Jan. 6, 1867, aged 57 years.

" Bury tlie dead, and weep
In stillness, o'er the loss ;
Bury the dead ! in Christ they sleep,
Who bore on earth His Cross,
And from the grave their dust shall rise.
In His own image to the skies."

63. VIL SARAH JUDD,Mj. Stockbridge. Oct. 34, 1810; d. West
Stockbridge, Feb. 7, 1836.

64. VIII. DANIEL,* b. Aug. 31, 1812 ; d. at Scran ton, Peun., Aug.
24, 1853 ; unmarried.

65. IX. GROVE,* b. Aug. 6, 1815; d. Ap. 14, 1816.

66. X. JOHN," b. Jan. 13, 1817; d. Jan. 14, 1817.

Chih of Joseph:! (19) and Marana (Hatch) Slosson.

67. I. MARTIN,* settled in Richmond, Mass.; m. Jan. 16, 1831,
Sabra M. Avery, of Lenox, Mass.

Chil. of Ezbon,' (28) and Electa (Williams) Slosson.

18/2.] Slosson Genealogy. 167

68. I. CAROLINE,- b. Stocl^bridge, Mass., Feb. 23, 1791; came
into the Avilderness of the Boston I'nrchase, with her parents, in 1793;
imd as Elisha Wilson, Abram Broun, Isaac Brown and J)aniel Ball,
lett " Old Htockbridge," on the very day ot her birth, to make the very
first settlement within the limits of the present towns of Berkshire,
and Newark Valley ; and as she came in with her mother and grand-
mother, who were tlie very first women in the settlement, her life
covers the whole existence of the two towns. She m. EZEKIEL RICH, b.
Cherry Valley, N. Y., Aug. 14, 1783, son ol Simeon and Lucy (Lincoln)
Rich.

They lived in Newark Valley till Ap. 3, 1821, when they moved to
tlie north part of Berkshire, since made a separate town, and named
in their honor, Richford, Avhore she still resides. He d. Richford, Ap.
13, 1854. Children :

1. Mary Anx,^ b. Ap. 14, 1813; d. Dec. 20, 1847.

2. Chauncey Leroy," b. Jan. '29, 181.5; a merchant of Ricliford, Tiofja County,

N. Y. ; m. Julj^ 4, 1836, Eunice Dt-niinu;, b. Great Earrington, Mass. Sept. 28,
1813, dan. of Abram and Louisa (Han-is) Di-niing. She d. Dec. 27, 1866. Ho
m. (2d) June 6, 1868; Jane Mon-nos, b. Richford, N. Y., Jan. 9, 1851, dau.
of John and Winifred (O'ljrien) Morenos Children:

1. C/iaunca/ i)(»)m(/,'' b. Richfurd, N. Y., June 13, 1833; m. Jan. 1, 1S61,

Elizabeth Jane. Powell, b. Richford, Dec. 20, 1834, dau. of Dr. Elijah
and Jane (Anderson) Powell. Slie d. July 17, 1866. Children :

1. Clara Delphene,' b. R., Oct. 27, 1861.

2. Stella Marv.'b. R., Sept. 25, 1863.

3. Lilla Louise," b. R., Oct. 14, 1S65.

2. Gcorr/c Lcroi/,*^ b. R., Nov. 10, 1843 ; m. -Ian, 11, 1865, Anna E. Taylor, b.

Newark Valley, N. Y., Dec. 25. 1847, dau. of Wm. C. and Julia Taylor;
she d. Nov. 16, 1865; lie m. (2d) May 23, 1867, Mrs. Frances Adelaido
(Wakeley) Thomi)Son, dau. cf David B. and Rebecca (MotVhorter)
"Wakelev, and widow of J. Floyd Thompson. Children:

1. John Deming.' b. R., Ap. 20, 18G8.

2. Lulu A.,' b. R.. Feb. 3, 1870.

3. Edward Harris,*^ h. R., June 20, 1849.

4. Frederick Lee, '^ h. R., March 1. 1";69.

5. A daughter," b. R., Aug. 7, 1872.

S. Angeline Eliz.\,5 1j, jn^ov. 23, 1816, m. Lewis Halsey Kelly, M. D., and d. Nov.
10,1857.

4. LuciEX Dexsmore,5 b. Sept. 24, 1818; lives in Woodstock, 111.

5. Ax INFANT,'' d. Jan. 3, 18'il.

6. Maria Louisa,'^ b. Sept. 2, 182S; m. Sept. 29, 1850; John More Benjamin, b.

Delaware Co., N. Y., Jan. 13, 1825, son of Iliram and Gertrude (Van Hoesen)
Benjamin; resides in Painesville, Ohio. Children:

1. Frances Angcline,'^ b. Richford, N. Y., July 18, 1851.

2. Carrie Gertrude,*^ b. PainesvillL-, 0., March 3, 1854.

3. Kate Augusta," b. Painesville, ()., Aug. 22, 185'J ; d. July 18, 1860.

4. Louisa Antoinette," b. Painesville, O., Aug. IS, 1861.

69. II. SARAH,-* b. Aug. 2, 1796 ; m. OTIS LINCOLN, b. Western,
now Warren, Mass., June 24, 1787, son of Thomas and Anna (Keyes)
Lincoln. He was an active, energetic, enterprising man, engaged iu
farming, milling, lumbering, trading and manufacturing, and, more
than any other man, "has contributed by his enterprise and successful
business to the advancement of the village of Newark Valley." She
d. March 28, 1844; he m. (2d) Mrs. Mary (Hayes) Pearsall, who sur-
vives him ; he d. Dec. 7, 1863 ; they rest in Hope Cemetery. Child-
ren: —

168 Slosson Genealogy. [October,

1. William Slosson,'^ b. Aug, 13, 1813; ni. Jan. 14, 1S3G, Helen Maria Bur-

bank, b Chester, Mass., Feb. 24, 181fi, cl;ui. of Christopher and Lncia (Leo-
nard) Burbanic. He was broiigiit up in tlic business with liis lather, and on
his retiring-, succeeded him, continuing and enlarging it luitil 1865, when
he sold out. In Nov., 186f>, he was elected to Congress from the 26th Con-
gressional District of N. Y. ; and since Ih'CiV, has lived in Wasliington, D. C. ;
practicing law since the expiration of Jiis term in Congress; child:
1. Stella Auynsta, " b. Jan. V-\, 1837, m. Sidney A.Kent, of Chicago, 111.

2. A sov' b. Feb. 24, 1816; d. Feb. 27. 18 16

3. Celi-V b. June 14, 1817; m. Sep. 3, 1841, Williiir.) B. Burbank ; she d. Mav

23, 1845. s.p.

4. Caroline A.manda,-^ b March 1. 1819 ; m. Aug. 22, 1.37, Charles Higbe, b Aug,

7, 1817, son of Anson and Ann (Patterson) Higbe, a farmer of Newark

Vallev; cliild:

1. William jimon^- b Jan. 20, 1854.

5. Cii.\RLTrs Keyes, J b. hwx. 6, 1822; a druggist of Owego, N. Y., m. Jan. 14,

1847, Lauia Ann Stebbins, b. Juno 2.'i, 1825, dan. of JJariiabrvi Merrick and
Roxalaua (Gleasim) oteubins. Children:

1. Frances Alarii,' b. Aug. 19, 1851 ; d. Oct. 1, IS'S.

2. Otis: b. Jan.' 23, 185«"

3. William Slosson'- b. Jan. 1, 1860 ; d. May 5, ;87i.

4. Katie Jlai/," b. March 9, 1862.

5. Laura Fuffmia.'- h. May 18, 1864 ; d. Aug. 11. 1867.

6. Jane Charlotte,^ b. Feb. 20, 1825; ni Aug. 13, 1 845, William Josiah Burr,

M.D., b. Homer. N. Y., March 28, 1818, son of Anirew and Mary Cleveland
(Bntteriield) Burr. He enlisted as a private in 76th N. Y. Volunteers, Oct.
1861 ; was commissioned as asst. sur2'er)n of 59th N. Y. Vols., May 13, I 8(J2 ;
promoted surgeon of ■I2d N. Y. Vols., May 21, 1863; mustered out with t!ie
regt. July 13, 1864; re-entered tlic service Aug. 25, 1864, as acting staff
surgeon U. S. A.; serving till June 2, 1865; since which he has practiced
his "profession in Newark Valley, N. Y. Children:

1. Willium Henry, ^' b. Sept. 2, 1846; resides Chicago, HI.

2. Sarah Jane,^ b. Aug. 23. 18-18; resides Washington, D. C.
S. Gewye Lincoln,^ b. Jan. 3", 1857.

4. Marij Ella,^ b. A)). 14, 1859.

7. Julia Ette,'^ b. Ap. 2, 1827; m. Jan. 10. 1849, Barnabas Merrick Stebbins,

Jr., b. Aug. 14, 1822, son of B. M and Roxalana (Gleason) Stebbins; an
underwriter, of Owego. N. Y. Children :

1. George Turner <-\>. Oct. 5, 1857.

2. Caroline Louisa*^ b. Ap. 21, 18ti0.

8. George Emmett,^ b. Dec. 4, 1829; m. Dec. 19, 1866, Emma Apgusta Shel-

don, b. May 1, 1846, dau. of Sylvester and Sally (Robbins) Sheldon; a
trader, lives in Painesville, Ohio, s.p.

9. Helen Makia,' b. June 8, lS3i ; m. June 8, 1853, D. Williams Patterson,

b. Union, Broome Co., N. Y., July 15, 1824, son of Chester and Mary
Ann (Elliott) Patterson; a dentist by profession, and a farmer aud
genealogist by practice; lived at West Winsted, Conn., till May 3, 1865;
and since that time, in Newark Valley, Tioga Co., N. Y. Children :

1. Anna,'^ b. A p. 24, 1854.

2. Lincoln Elliott,'' b. Dec. 13, 1855.

3. E. S. Wood ford; b. Oct. 6, 1870.

4. Ralph Thacher:' b. Jan. SO 1872.

10. Laura Eugenia,= b. July 25, 1885; d. March 29, 1864.

11. Ada Augusta,"^ b. Nov. 1, 1837; m. Nov. 16, 18i)4, Clayton Byington, b.
Jan. 3, 1835, son of Lawyer and Savilla (Woodford) Byington; a clerk, of
Newark Valley, N. Y., s.p.

12. Sarah Isauella.^ b. June 25, 1842; m. Sept. 27, 1865, Francis Edwin
Brockway, b. Sept. 10, 1844, son of Joseph Boyington and Amanda
(Winship) Brockway; an accountant, of Owego, N. Y. Child:

1. Leon Lincoln,*' b. Oct. 3, 1866.

70. III. WILLIAMS^ (122), b. July 3, 1800; m. July 1, 1824,
Maria Benjamin, b. Lansing, N. Y., Jan. 29, 1807, dau. of Joseph aud

«.

1872.] SJosson Genealogy. 169

Phebe (Hauville) Benjamin ; resided Newark Valley, N. Y., of winch
town be was for many years a Justice of the Peace; he d. ]May ;iG,
1872, of debility caused bv rheumatism.

71. IV. FPANKLIN' '(l^o), b. Feb. 20, 1805 ; m. Jan. 19, 1832,
Nancy Rich, b. Cherry Valley, N. Y., Dec. 24, 1807, dau. of Rufus and
Lydia (Knapp) Rich.' He moved to Owego, N. Y., in 183.3, and en-
gaged in the stationery and book business. "For many years he took
a prominent and active part in the county and village business, being
an expert accountant, and an excellent penman. He was supervisor of
the town of Owego, several times, and in all public official positions,
discharged his duties to the entire acceptance of the public!' He and
his wife joined the church in Newark Valley, Jan. (3, 1833. She d.
Owego, March 30, 1855. He d. Owego, Ap. 2, 18G7.

72 V. SEMANTHxV b- ^ept. 20, 1808; m. Jan. 16, 1843, SBIEON
RICH GRIFFIN, b. Cherrv Valley, N. Y., July 14, 1805, son of Franklin
and Ruth (Rich) Griffin. He was a trader, lived in Richford, N. Y.,
thence moved to Harford, N. Y., where he d. Sept. 12, 18G9. She
resides in Harford. Children :

1. Latoa Eugenia.s b. Richford, Dec. 23, 1843; m. Aug. 18, 1866, Charles Bowlby

Ellis, b. Bath, N. Y., July 2, 1840, son. of Oren and Sarah (Bowlby) Ellis ;
resides in Harford, Cortland Co., N. Y. Children :

1. Jiose Eugeniaf' b. Harford, July 13, 1867,

2. Minnie Griffin,'^ b. Harford, Sept. 2, 1869.

2. Mary Elizabeth,5 b. R., Ap. oO. 184*7; m. Nov. 23, 1867, Lyman Tanner, b.

Yirgil, N. Y., Dec. 31, 1843, son of Selma and Almira (Johnson) Tanner;
resides in Harford, N. Y. Children:

1. George Cori/don," h. Harford, March 14, 1869.

2. Charles Griffiu,'^ b. Harford. June 20, 1871.

Chil. of Eno's' (32) and Rebecca (Culver) Slosson.

73. I. MATILDA.* b. Berkshire, N. Y., May 30, 1804; m. William
Dunham, of Richford, N. Y. ; he d. July IG, 1855 ; she lives in New
York, with her daughter.

74. II. JULIA ANN/ b. Berkshire, N. Y., June 27, 1806 ; m. John
C. Stedman, son of John and Sylvia Stedman ; she d. in UnadiUa,
Mich., Aug. 1, 1866.

75. III. SUSAN MARIA,* b. Berkshire, N. Y., Ap. 6, 1808; m.
James Maxwell, and d. Feb. 14, 1830.

76. IV. CHARLOTTE,* b. Berkshire, N. Y., Jan. 16, 1810; m. I^.
C. Culver, of Elldand, Penn., where they now reside.

77. V. CLARK* (127), b. Berkshire, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1811, m. Oct.
28, 1831, Adeline Ball, b. Berkshire, Ap. 1, 1811, dau. of Samuel and
Jerusha* [30] (Slosson) Ball. She d. Lawrenceville, Penn., Sept. IG,
1870. He lives in New York, with his daughter.

78. VI. NANCY,* b. Berkshire, N. Y., March 14, 1814 ; drowned m
Lawrenceville, Penn., Ap. 26, 1820.

79. VII. ENOS,* b. Lawrenceville, Penn., Feb. 16, 1817 ; m. Ellen
Hoyt of Wilkes Barre, Penn., and resides in Chicago, 111.

80. VIII. EZBON.* b. Lawrenceville, Penn., Oct. 17, 1818; m.
Cynthia Ball, dau. of Samuel and Jerusha^' [30] (Slosson) Ball,
resides in Burlington, Iowa.

Chil. of Barzillai ' [39] and Mary (Hatch) Slosson.

81. L JOHN WILLIAM* (131), b. Kent. Conn., Dec. 20, 1795 ; m.
Sept. 26, 1824, Hannah Patty Mills, b. Kent, Jan. 5, 1803, dau. oi

170 Slossbn Genealogy. [October,

Pliilo and Ehoda (Goodwin) Mills. He was a trader, and settled in
Kent, where he d. of consumption, Kov. 14, 1862, in 67th year of his
age. She sfcill resides in Kent.

82. II. NATHANIEL HATCH,* b. Kent, Oct. 5, ITOB; grad.
Union Coll., 1817 ; studied law with his uncle William Slosson in New
York ; became consumptive, and returned to Kent, where he d. June

8, 1824, in 25th year.

Chil. of William^ [43] and Catherine Alice (Schenck) Slosson.

83. I. JOHN,* (130) (twin), b. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Dec. 21, 1806;
grad. at College of New Jersey, 1823; studied law; settled in the city
of New York; m. Elizabeth Steward. She d. Jan. 6, 1842, aged 31
years. He has been for four years a judge of the N. Y. Superior
Court.

84. II. WILLIAM* (140) (twin), b. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Dec. 21,.
1806; m. Dec. 17, 1834, Margaret Yeits, b. Becket, Mass., dan. of
Henry and Charlotte (Fowler) Yeits. They settled in Kent, Conn.,
where she d. July 9, 1849. He was badly scalded on the knee, in a
collision on the Housatonic railway, near Bridgeport, Conn., Aug. 14,
1865, from which he never fully recovered. He d. March 8, 1868.

85. III. HENEY,* b. New York, Sept. — , 1808 ; studied medicine,
graduating at Albany Medical College ; settled in Kent, Conn. ; where
he now lives, unmarried, having been for many vears in infirm health.

86. lY. BAEZILLAP (145), b. New York,^March 1, 1810; grad.
Columbia College, 1828; m. Jan. 24, 1833, Margaret Lawrence, b. Ap.

9, 1811, dau. of Jonathan and Elizabeth ( ) Lawrence. (See

Laivrence Genealogy, by Thomas Lawrence, page 104.) He is a lawyer,
of Geneva, N. Y. ; Dist. Atty. for Ontario County.

87. Y. EDWAED,*b, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Oct. —, 1814; grad.
Columbia College 1833 ; m. June 27, 1867, Annie Trumbull, dau. of
Hon. Gurdon Trumbull, of Hartford, Conn. He was a lawyer;
resided in the city of New York ; he d. at Greenwich, Conn., Nov. 4,
1871, S.2J.

Chil. of Jehiel* [49] and Amy (Ladd) Slosson.

88. I. OEEILLA,^ b. Union, N. Y., May 1, 1814 ; m. Aug. 8, 1865,
John C. Curtis, Esq., b. Stockbridge, Mass., Ap. 15, 1802, son of Irani
and Margaret (Carpenter) Curtis ; resides in Maine, N. Y., s. /;.

89. IL HIAL DUDLEY,^ b. Union, N. Y., Ap. ]8, 1817; m. Oct.
25, 1853, Eosa Gordon, b. Middlefield, Otsego Co., N. Y., June 8, 1823,
dau. of Samuel and Harriet (Lee) Gordon, lias no children.

90. III. GAYLOED,^ b. U., Oct. 22, 1819 ; d. March 9, 1841.

91. lY. AMBEOSE,^ b. U., Jan. 27, 1822 ; m. in Mich. Sarah J.
Gridley, lives in Kalamo, Mich.

92. V. CYEUS,^ b. U., Jan. 27, 1826 ; m. in Mich. Lydia Darling.

93. VI. CHAELES,Mj. U., Jan. 27, 1829; m. Dec. 25, 1863, his
cousin, Sarah M. Bloodgood, b. in 1832, dau. of Isaac and Jerusha
(Ladd) Bloodgood. He resides in New York, where she d. Jan. 11,
1869, aged 30 years and 9 months; s. jt;. She was buried in Evergreen
Cemetery, Owego, N. Y.

Chil. of Nathan* [53] and Laurinda (Brown) Slosson.

94. I. LAUEINDA ANNA/ b. Union. Broome Co., N. Y., June 5,
1833; m. J^n. 22, 1852, EU8TACE HATHIWAT, b. March 1, 1825, son of

1872.] Slos-son Genealogy. 171

Dayidand Eliza (Church) Hathaway; resides iu Maine, Broome Co.,
K Y. Children :

1. Mary Lafrinda,^ b. Nov. 22, 1852.

2. Sarah Eveline,'' b. July 29, 1857.

3. Irving Slosson,'' b. Sept. 13, 1859.

4. Carleton," b. Ap. 28, 1868.

5. Harry,« b. July 22, 1870.

Cliil. of Abner ^ [55] and Nancy (Marean) Slosson.

95. I. JOHN MAEEAN,'' b. March 29, 1835 ; m. — Finch ; lives
in Nortlnvood. Worth Co., Iowa.

96. II. EEBECCA EMIL17 b. May 17, 1836; lives in Nortlnvood,
Iowa.

97. III. ALBERT,-' b. Ap. 10, 1838; lives in Northwood, Iowa.
Ciiil. of Giles,^ [50] and Sarah (Muzzy) Slosson.

98. I. ELIZA AMELIA,^ b- Union, N. Y., Dec. 27, 1831 ; m. Nov.
14, 1849, James Taylor, b. Springfield, N. Y., March 17, 1827, son of
Thomas and Eleanor (Hurdman) Taylor, s. j).

99. II. HENRY WILLIAM, '- [154) b. Union, N. Y., Nov. 6, 1836,
m. June 16, 1859, Arbelia J. Yan Tnyl, b. Cobleskill, N. Y., Dec. 19,
1841, dau. of Henry and Maria (Brooker) Van Tnyl; resides in Maine,
N. Y.

Chil. of Anson Seymour' [57] and Mary (Steele) Slosson.

100. I. NATHANIEL " [157], b. at Maine, Broome Co., N. Y., Jan.
3. 1830 ; m. Jan. 10, 1856, Caroline Jane Dean, b. Candor, N. Y., Ap.
8,' 1836, dau. of Edward and Philena (Marean) Dean, g. dau. of Edward
and Phebe (Slade) Deau, and of Lewis and Patience (Kettle) Marean.
He settled at Laclede, Linn. Co., Mo., a carpenter and joiner; removed
to Sabetha, Nemaha Co., Kansas, Avhere he resides, 1872 ; was 2d Lieut.
Co. G-., 3d. Kansas Infantry, in war of 1861.

101. II. NANCY JANE,M). Maine, N. Y., Feb. 29, 1832; m. Ap.
7, 1853, JOHN LIVOCiJSTON GRAHAM, b. Richford, Tioga Co., N. Y.,
May 27, 1832, son of John L. and Hannah (Gee) Graham". They set-
tled in Albany, Nemaha Co, Kansas; he was Captain in the Eighth
Kansas Infantry, and was killed in the battle of Chickamauga, Tenn.,
Sept. 19, 1863. She m. (2d) March 18, 1868, Eli F. Bouton, b. Virgil,
Cortland Co., N. Y., Ap. 8, 1833, son of Nathan and Mary (Gee)
Bouton ; and resides in Albany, Kansas. Children by first husband :

1. Charles Delavan, ^ b. Maine, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1854.

2. Fred Eugene, ^ b. Albany, Kansas, July 6, 1860.

1 02. III. WILLIAM BUTLER' (159), b. Maine, N. Y., Nov. 2, 1835 ;
m. March 13, 1860, Achsah Louisa Lilly, b. Chenango, Broome Co.,
N. Y., March 18, 1836, dau. of Orsamus and Louise (Lilly) Lilly. [Or-
samus Lilly, b. Ashfield, Mass., Aug. 22, 1800, son of Foster and Deb-
orah (Hall) Lilly, g. son of Jonathan and Sarah (Foster) Lilly, and of
Reuben and Sarah (Howe) Hall, m. in Ilawley, Mass., Aug. 13, 1826,
Louisa Lilly, dau. of Silas and Lucy (Batcheller) Lilly, who d Che-
nango, N. Y., June 27, 1842, aged 42 years. He d. m 18o7, of con-
sumption.] They reside, 1872, at Sabetha, Nemaha Co., Kansas,
where he is a member of the mercantile firm of Slosson Brothers &

Co

103. IV. SAMUEL,= b. Maine, N. Y., Aug. 15, 1837; resides at

172 Slosson Genealogy. [October^

Sabetha, Kansas, unmarried; a trader, in the same firm as his brother
William B. Slosson.

Chil. of Truman ^ (58) and Jane (Wilson) Slosson.

104. I. JOHN,=

105. II. SARAH/ m. Cutler, who died some years ago.

Chil. of William^ [59] and Julia A. (De Witt) Slosson.

lOG. I. IIENEY ANDREW,^ (162) b. Binghamton, I^. Y., Dec. 1,
1832 ; m. June 8, 18G1, Mary J. Greene ; resides at 13inghamton ; a
trader.

107. 11. EUNICE SISSON,'b. Binohamton, Ap. 18, 1834; m. Jan.
1, 1850, CHARLES H. TAN NAME, b. Chenango, N. Y., Dec. 11, 1830 ;
he d. Oct. 8, 18G6. Children :

1. Grace Theodosia.c b. Apalachiu, K Y., Ap. 8, 1859.

2. JiLiA Clark, «> b. Apalachin, N. Y., March 21, 1862; d. Sept. — , 1862, aged six

months.

3. Robert Nimmons,'' b. Corning, N. Y., Dec. 31, 1863; d. aged eleven mouths.

4. IIknrv Clay'' (twin), b. Tioga Co., Pcnn., Nov. 11, 1865; d. Binghamton, K

Y, Oct. 25, ISYl.

5. Herbert May** (twin), b. Tioga Co., Tenn., Nov. 27, 1865.

108. III. ABEAM DE WITT,^ (163) b. Binghamton, Feb. 12, 1830 ;
m. Elmira, N. Y., Jan. 12, 1804, San.'ah Hall ; she d. Elmira, May 31,
1871, aged 38 years. He resides at Elmira ; a grocer.

109. IV. MARY ELIZABETH' (twin), b. Binghamton, Nov. 20,
1837 ; m. Dee. 13, 1865, l-EEi)EKI€K «. NiLES, b. Ap. 12, 1837, sou ot
Bryant and Eliza Niles; resides at Sabetha, Kansas. Children:

1. William Weston,*- b. Albany, Kansas, Ap. 20, 1668.

2. Sarah Kate,<- b. Albany Kansas, Jan. 13, 1870.

110. V. SARAH^ (twin), b. Binghamton, Nov. 20, 1837.

111. VI. JULIA AUGUSTA,' b. Binghamton, Oct. 9, 1840; m.
David Crocker, of Binghamton.

112. VIL WILLIAM' (tAvin),b. Binghamton, Nov. 24, 1844; died
aged one month.

112-\ VIIL CAROLINE LOUISA' (twin), b. Binghamton, Nov.
24, 1844 ; d. Feb. 10, 1804, m 20th year.

Chil. of Franklin Sisson' [GO] and Julia (West) Slosson.

113. L FRANCIS.'

114. IL HENRY.'

115. III. MARY,' is dead.

Chil. of Ozias Judd'* [Gl] and Ann (Fisher) Slosson.

116. L ARTHUR BURTON,' b. Newark Valley.N. Y.. 3^:a ch 7,
1838; blip. Oct. 5, 1847; resides at Big Rapids, Mich.

117. II. EDWIN,' b. N. v., Ap. 5,1840; bap. Oct. 5, 1847; resides
Newark Valley; he served in the war of 1801, enlisting Aug. 9, 1862 ;
2d Lieut. Co. B, 109th N. Y. S. V., Jan. 0, 18G5 ; discharged June 4,
1865.

118. IIL ELOISE MARIA,' b. N. V., A]). 10, 1845 ; bap. Oct. 5,
1847; m. Dec. 9, 1808, THEOIJORE FRELLNfJHUYSEX CHAMBERLIN, b.
May 31, 1845 ; son of Daniel and Esther (Farrand) Chamberlm; re-
sides in Newark Valley. Child :

1. Harry Birchard, b. Oct. 12, 1869.

119. IV. SARAH ESTELLE,'b. N. V., Aug. 13, 1847; bap. Oct.

1872.] Slosson Genealogy. 173

6, 1847; ra.. June 22. 1870, ROBERT FRANKLIN MOORE, b. Nov. 28,
1829, son of Peter and Eliza Harper (Hyde) Moore; a civil engineer
of Newark Valley. Child :

1. Robert Arthur,'^ b. N. Y., March 17, 1871.

120. V. WILLIS MERTOJSr/ b. N. \., May 25,, 1849 ; resides at
Sabetlia, JSTemalia Co., Kansas.

Child of Henry Belden'' [02] and Sabrina Leonard (Mnzzy)
Slosson.

121. I. EHODA ANN,-^ b. m. DARWIN HERBERT

BLOOBWOOD, of Owego, N. Y. Her son, Darwin Herhert ' d. Ow^ego,
Ang. 12, 1867, aged 3 months.

Chil. of Williams " [70] and Maria (Benjamin) Slosson.

122. L CtEORCxE WILLIAMS,^!. June 24, 1825; m. Sept. 8, 1847,
Melinda Jane Williams, b. Feb. 5, 1827, dan. of Oliver and Freelove
(Newell) Williams. He resides Newark Valley ; an acsonntant and
station agent of Southern Central IJ. R.; had a daughter b. Nov. 7,
1849 ; d. same day.

123. IL EMILY VILLARS,^' b. Jan. 13, 1827; d. Ap. 14, 1832.

124. IIL PHEBE ELIZABETH,^ b. March 9, 1830 ; m. Sept. 17,

1850, Frederick Handel Todd, b. North Haven, C^onn., Feb. 26, 1819 ;
son of Josiah and Elizabeth (Clinton^^Todd. He was a trader in
Newark Valley, N. Y., thence moved to Big Rapids, Mich., where he
engaged largely in !"the lumber business, and was drowned March 18,
186Sr She returned to Newark Valley, and resides with her mother.
Children :

1. A Sox.G b. Jail. 26, 18.52 ; d. Jan. 29, 1852.

2. A D.VTTGHTER^ (twin), b. Aug. 6, 1854; d. Aug. 20, 1854.
S. A T)AUGnTER« (twin), b. Aug. 6, 1854; d. Sept. 3, 1854.

4. Frederick Louis,''!). March 10, 1850.

5. George Leon,« b. March 21, 1858; d. Nov. 25, 1860.

6. Fra\k IIayden,b b. Big Rapids, Mich., Feb. 26, 18G6.

Chil. of Franklin^^[71] and Nancy (Rich) Slosson.

125. I. CAROLINE AUOUSTA," b. Feb. 13, 1833; m. Dec. 16,

1851, EZRA W.VRREX REEVES, b. Owego, N. Y., Ap. 3, 1820, son of
Lorenzo and Maria L. (Clarke) Reeves : resides at Owego, N. Y.
Children :

1. Fraxkun Slosson,'' b. March 9, 1853.

2. Cii.'iRLES Frederick,'' b. Nov. 23, 1854.

3. Edward Lorenzo,'' b. March 26, 1858.

4. Irving Warren,'' b. Dec. 3, 1859.

5. Louis Y.g, b. Feb. 17, 1861 ; d. Dec. 18, 1861.

6. William Arthur.*' b. May 5, 1862 ; d. July 21, 1863.

120. II. NANCY RICH," b. March 13, 1839 ; d. March 15, 1839.
Chil. of Clark' [77] and Adeline (Ball) Slosson.

127. I. WILLIAM H.,^ b. Lawrenceville, Penn., Oct. 23, 1832; re-
sides in New York.

128. II. CYNTHIA MATILDA,^ b. Lawrenceville, Penn., Ap. 1,
1834; m. William H. Rice; lives in Burlington, Iowa; has two sons.

129. III. JOSEPHINE,^ b. Lawrenceville, Penn., June 3, 1837 ; m.
CHARLES N. €RITT£N'TO>', of New York, a dealer in drugs and medi-
cine Children :

1. Charles H. S.,*^ b. March 31, 1860; d. Dec. 14, 1861.

2. Addie Ella,'' b. May 25, 1864.

174 Slosson Genealogy. [October,

130. IV. SUSAX L.,'' b. Lawreiiceville, Penn., Nov. 26, IS-tl ; m-
TH03IAS E. DELANO, of New York, where they noAv reside. Children :

1. Mortimer T.,* b. New York, Aug. 15, 1869.

Chil. of John Wilham^ [81] and Hannah Patty (Mills) Slosson.

131. I. CATHAKINE ALICE,^ b. Kent, Conn., June 21, 1825;
joined the church in Kent May 2, 1847 ; has rendered very importani:
assistance in collecting materials for this genealogy; resides with her
mother in Kent.

132. II. MAEIA MILLS,^ b. Kent, Ap. 19, 1829; m. Oct. 12, 1852,
Hon. GARRICK MALLORY HARDING, of Wilkes-Barre, Penn., b. Exe-
ter, Penn., July 12, 1828, son of Isaac and Nancy (Harding) Harding.
He is one of the Judges of the Luzerne County Court. She d. Jan,
24, 1867. Children :

1. Harriet Fuller," b. Kent, Conn., Aug. 2*7, 185,3.

2. John Slossox.g b. Wilkes-Barre, Penn., Aug. 29, 1859.

3. Henry Mills," b. Wilkes-Barre, Pemi., .July 16, 1862.

4. Garrick Mallory," b. Wilkes-Barre, Penn., Dec. 3, 1865.

133. III. BARZILLAV h. Kent. Jan. 5, 1833; d. June 14, 1850.

134. IV. MARY HATCH', b. Kent, March 20, 1837; resides in
AVilkes-Barre, Penn.

_ 135.^ V. JOHN WILLIAM,^ b. Kent, Jan. 0, 18i5 ; resides on hia
lathers homestead in Kent ; unmarried.

Chil. of John^ [83] and Elizabeth (Steward) Slosson.

136. I. SARAH ELIZABETH,^ b. Sept. — , 1834.

137. II. ALICE CATHARINE,^ b. July 4, 183G.

138. III. MARTHA STEWARD,^ b. New Y^ork, March — , 1838; d.
on Staten Island, N. Y\. Oct. 1, 18—.

139. IV. JOHN STEAVARD,^ b. New Y^ork, Aug. 8, 1840; m. Nov.
28, 1871. Josephine Naylor. of New Y^ork.

Chil. of William^ [84] and Margaret ( Veits) Slosson.

140. L CATHARINE ALICE,^ b. Jan. — 1836 ; d. Burlington,Vt.,
May — , 1871.

141. II. HENRY VEITS' (164), b. Dec. 17, 1837; served through-
out the war of 1861, in the 15th N. Y^. Engineers, Col. J. McLeod
Murphy, as Lieut., Capt. and Major. He m. Dec. 6, 1865, Alice Van-
derwater, of New Y^ork.

142. IIL NATHAN,'^ b. June 24, 1840; d. Sept. 17, 1848.

^14.3. IV. JOIIN,-^ (165), 1). Jan. 9, 1844; m. Jan. 25, 1866, Anna
Tomlinson Banks, of Bridgeport ; resides on the homestead of his fa-
ther, in Kent, Conn.

144. V. NATHAN,' b. July 8, 1849.

Chil. of Barzillai^ [86] and Margaret (Lawrence) Slosson.

145. I. WILLIAM/' b. New Y^ork, Dec. 3, 1834; was a member of
the celebrated N. Y. Seventh Regiment, and marched with it to the re-
lief of Washington in April, 186i.

146. II. J. LAAVRENCE,-^ b. in Fishkill, N. Y., Feb. 28, 1836 ; is a
lawyer of Nev/ York ; he was also a member of the N. Y^. Seventh Regi-
ment, and marched with it in April, 1861.

147. IIL HENRY,^ b. 1838 ; d. at Geneva, N. Y., 1840, aged 18
months.

148. IV. EDWARD,^ b. Geneva, July 3,1840; made a voyage to
China, and on his return died at Geneva, N. Y., Aug. 16, 1868.

1872.] Slosson Genealogy. 175

UO. V. HENRY LA.WRENCE'' (IGT), h. Geneva, Oct. — 1842 ; en-
tered U. S. Xavy Oct. 13, 1863, as 3cl Assistant Engineer of steamer
Vicksbnro- ; m. Dec. 3, 18G8, Agnes B. Stacy, of Geneva, JST. Y.

150. VI. JOHN,' b. Geneva, Jan. 31, 184-4.

151. VII. RICHARD,' b. Geneva. Jnne 3, 1846.

152. VIII. rREDERICK,M3. Geneva, 1848 ; d. aged 3 days.

153. IX. ELIZABETH,^ b. Geneva, Nov. 23, 1851.

Gbil. of Henry AVilliam^ [99], and Arbelia J. (Van Tnyl) Slos-
son.

154. I. EMMA AMELIA,^ b. Maine, N. Y., May 22, 1860.

155. II. MAKY ELL'EN,^ b. Maine, N. Y., Jan. 20, 1865.

156. III. JENNY MAY,« b. Maine, N. Y., Oct. 29, 1871.

Chil. of Nathaniel^ [100] ^^^^ Carolinn Jane (Dean) Slosson.

157. I. HARVEY STEWART,'' b. Newark Valley, N. Y., Oct. 9, 1857;
d. at Laclede, Mo., Nov. 29, 1859, of whooping-congh.

158. II. ARTHUR ANSON," 1). Laclede, Mo., March 25, 1863.
Chil. of William Bntler," [102] and Achsah Louisa (Lilly) Slos-
son.

159. L FRANK EUGENE.'' b. Feb. 22, 1863; d. Feb. 1, 1865, of
laryngitis.

• 160. II. EDWIN EMERY," b. June 7, 1865.

161. in. HARRY E.,^ b. May 29, 1867 ; d. Feb. 2, 1869, of mem-
branous croup.

Child of Henry Andrew' [106] and Mary J. (Greene) Slosson.

162. L JULIA DEWITT," 1). Fenton, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1862.
Child of Abram Dewitt,' [108] and Sarah (Hall) Slosson.

163. L CARRIE AUGUSTA,^ b. Elmira, N. Y., Jan. 12, 1864.
Child of Henry Veits' [141] and Alice (Vanderwater) Slosson.

164. L GEORGE," b. New York, Oct. 24, 1867; d. N. Y., Jan. 16,
1872.

Child of John' [143] and Anna Tomlinson (Banks) Slosson.

165. L EDWARD CURTIS," b. Kent, Conn., Nov. 18, 1867; d.
Sept. 8, 1868.

166. 11. FRANK SPOONER," b. Kent, Jan. 24, 1870.

Child of Henry Lawrence' [149] and Agnes B. (Stacy) Slosson.

167. L HENRY AUBREY," b. Nov. 3, 1870.

Note. — In vol. 3, p. 109, line 2 ; for Washington, read Newington.
Page 115, line 25; for June 1, 1795, rend Jav. 1, 1795.

In the Library of the Long Island Historical Society, at Brooklyn, K Y., is a
MSS. volume containing copies and abstracts of inscriptions from the grave-yards of
Flatbush, Bush wick and Brooklyn; from several private family burial grounds ; and
from the cemetery attached to the U. S. Xaval Hospital at Brooklyn— copied, in 1864,
by Roj-al Paine and H. R. Stiles. *

176 St. FauVs Chapel [October,

ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL, NEW YOEK.

Copies of tlie remaining Inscriptions which haA'e not been jirinted in
the articles on its Heraldry. On the south wall of the chancel is the
following. It is all in Konian capitals. There are no arms.

Sacred

to the MeDJory of

Anthony Van Dam, Esq.,

grandson of the

Honourable Rip Van Dam

Prf'sident of the (^ouncil in the

Province of New York 1731.

He was for many years a Vestryman of Trinity Church,

distinguislied for his attachment and services.

The earlier part of his life was passed

iu liis native city.

From the year 1*788, lie resided in London,

where he died on the :23d Sept., 1808,

in the 'Z'Ztli year of his age ;

highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.

His remains were interred in the chapel of

the Foundling Hospital in that citjr.

This Monument

was erected bj- his affectionate surviving sister,

Catherine Van Dam, of London,

A. D. 1824.

East wall, south side, under the gallery.

This Tablet

recalls to the rccollcdhm of their

Family and P'riexds

Thojias Barrow

Who died 15th Sept. 1825.

Aged 89 years and 11 months.

and his m'ife

Sarah Barrow,

Who died 22d .jan. 1786,

Aged 40 years and 7 months.

Piety, Justice and Benevolence

Adorned their lives.

Their xurvivivg Son, irilh Filial Piet)!

And veneration erected this little

Monument to their Memory.

West wall, north side, near the oigan.
Square white maii)le edged Avith hlack; above it a pyramid of grey
marble, thereon an urn carved in white. The letters in old English,
much decorated.

A. (). M.

Dilectissimae Uxoris Memoriae.

Christianae

Quam Alorte solutam Anno Aetatis XLVIIL

(Die V« A. K. Martis, A. D. 1816.)

Inscripto Marmore Veneratur
atque virtutis testatur

Lugen;^%Conjux
Georgius W. Chapman.

Medicus.

Requiescat in Pace.

1872.] ,S'^ Pcn'Fs Chapel. 177

West end, nortli of iDiddle door.

"^erethe wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest."

Tliis stone is erected

a Memorial

of the Piety and Virtues of

Effixgiiam "Warxek,

who resigned tliis Life

in full assurance of a blissful

Immortality.

On the 30th Septeniber, 1790,

in the 21st year of liis age.

West end, next to Effingham Warner.

Black marble, set upon Avliite, the letters gilt.

'' The Righteous shall be in everlasting Remembrance."

This Tablet

Records the Meaior}' of

(tIeoege Warner,

W^ho died -Ith Jan>'., 1825, aged Y-i years.

Prayer and Praise was the Delight of his Soul,
and like Enoch "he walked with God."

So })ure so bi'lglit did his example shine,

It spoke Religion glorious and divine,

His Faith and Works this cone can never tell

But Mem'ry speaks his Praise and .speaks it well.

W^cst end, south of the door.

In Memory of

David McKean

3d and Youngest Son of the late

Robert McKean Esq.

of Kilmarnock, Scotland ;

who died in this C'lty of Yellow Fever, .

in the midst of his usefulness

on the Vth day of August, 1*795, aged 33 yean

and was interred in this Churchvard.

West end, south of the door.

White marble, carved, with portrait Ijust and

inscription, all in Eoman Capitals.

Erected

by

the Member.'; of the Bar

of tliis City

as a Testimony of their Resj^ect

for the Memory

of

John Wells

who

elevated and adorned

their Profession

b}^ his

Integrity, Eloquence and Learning

Born A. D, MDCCLXX. Died Sept. YII. A. D. MDCCCXXIII.

178 The Laicrence Pedigree, [October,

NOTES ON THE LAWEENCE PEDIGREE.— No. 2.
By W. H. Whitmore, of Boston, Mass.
To the Editor of the Record :

SiE — I find in your July nnmber, a reply to my former article on the
Lawrence pedigree, signed by Mr. TV. E. Lawrence. I have carefully
examined it, and believe that I am justified in saying that it is, in no
sense, an answer to my criticisms.

I must remind your readers that I have not exceeded the limits of
fair criticism in exposing the defects in this pedigree. The claim of
the LaAvrences to a prooed pedigree for 700 years was made in the
Recced. It has been made in Holgute's American (jenealogies, in the
Lcnvrence Genecdogy, printed in 1858, and in other publications. I
cannot allow for a moment that a pedigree thus publicly put forth is
sacred from investigation.

The claim is simply this— that John, William and Thomas Law-
rence were cousins of Henry Lawrence, the President of OroniAvell's
Council, a member of a family settled at St. Ives, Co. Hunts, Eng-
land.

A pedigree is of value only so far as it is supported by evidence.
Should the writer of the article referred to present his genealogical
tree at Heralds' College, he would undoubtedly find that he would not
be acknowledged as belonging to the St. Ives family, for the very
good reason that he cannot .tell who was- the father of the emigrants.

The only evidence presented l)y him is, that he and his friend, the
late John L. LaAvrence, " neither of them professed genealogists,"
" gained sufficient evidence to satisfy themselves that John, William
and Thomas Avere the near relatives of Henry LaAvrence." This is all;
tAvo persons interested in the claim are "satisfied" and the claim is by
them considered proved!

It seems hardly necessary to say that genealogists noAV-a-days require
more than this. Too many pedigrees have been tested and proved
in every step, to alloAV such evidences to be dignified Avith the name
of proof. It is unfortunate if there have been many " losses of proof
during our struggles in the wilderness for seven or eight generations,"
but if, thereby, the pedigree is lost, there is no help for it. Genea-
Ipgists well know that " family traditions" are almost worthless. In
this case, hoAvever, there is no proof of any old tradition as to this
connection Avith President Henry LaAvrence.

To sum the matter up, the Avriter offers no proof of the parentage
of his emigrant ancestor. Having asserted in print that he is of kin
to the LaAvrences of St. Ives, he says that it is a Avrong rule which
compels him to produce any proof of that relationship. I can Avell
afibrd to let your readers understand that this is the precise point in
dispute betAveen us ; and to await their decision as to Avliich is right.

So much for controversy on this particular pedigree, which, I re-
peat, is ''unsupported by a single fact, so far as I can learn from all
the printed accounts." The LaAvrences are neither better nor Avorse
off than the rest of their felloAV-citizens Avhose ascertained pedigree
stops Avith the emigrant hither. As to the right to a coat-of-arms,
that depends entirely on the pedigree, and must stand or fall with it.

Before I quit this topic, hoAVCA'er, I will give such facts relative to
Henry Lawrence's family as can be sul)stantiated.

1872.]

The Laiorence Pedigree.

179

In Hoare's WiUsIiire is a pedigree brought down to A.D. 1840, at
least. I extract the generations touching the period of the settlement

liere.

1. 2.

Frances, = William Lawrence of St. Ives. = Margaret, dan. of Edward

dau. of Henry 1 Co. Hunts, Sheriff, &c., bu. Kay. From this marriage

Hunston. | there 20 Dec, 1512. descend the Lawrences of

j Emnith and Brokedish, Co.

Norfolk.

I
Henry L.
of St. Ives,
bu. 25 Feb., 1580.

Sir John L.
of St. Ives, bu. 10
Feb., 160-1.

= Elizabeth Ilagar. "William L. of Selsconibe, Jane L.
Co. Sussex, ancestor of =
the Lawrences of Chiches- Robert Bevil.
ter and Aldingbourn.
Elizabeth "Waller.

Henry L. = Amy Pej'ton. John L.,

President, cfec, d. 1670.

d. 8 Aug. 1664. His only son Thomas d. 1714, was ances-

tor of Sir "Soulden L., and of the Lawrences
of Stndley and Hackfall, Co. York.

Henrj- L. = Edward L.

I
Martha

Richard, E. of John L. = Jane Collins.
Barrymore. settled in
Jamaica.

I have also before me a copy of a manuscript pedigree, from Davy's
Suffolk Collections in the British Museum, tracing the Lawrences of
Emnith, as follows : (I give only the male lines.)

This professes to trace the younger line of Lawrences. I give both
only as pretending to show at least some of Henry Lawrence's distant
relatives ; but they are wholly unnecessary to my argument.

"William Lawrence. =p Margery Keyes, second wife.

Robert L. = Elizabeth Anguish,

of Emnitli, Co. Norf., I
will dated 1597. | _

Robert L. ~j~ Jane Palgrave.

. : J

Robert L.
of Brokedish, Co. Norf.,
aged 30 in 1629.
d. 24 July, 1637.

= Elizabeth, dau. of
Aslack Lany.

Aslack.

Robert,

b. 16.33.
d. 1635.

Robert L.
d. 1715.

Francis L.
of Brokedish
heir.

= Ellen Patrick.

Samuel,
b. 1635.

Anne Meriton.

Samuel.

Rev. Robert L.,
onlv son, d. mira.,
31 Dec, 1739, aged 25.

180 Tie Lrncrence Pedigree. [October,

I tliink tliat, in the face of such pedigrees as these, which purport
to contain all the branches, and yet are silent about any at St. Albans,
much less in America, something more than '-belief'" or '-family tra-
dition'* is required to make us acknowledge the Long Island family as
a branch of this one.

But, again, he refers me to that curious authority, " The Old
Merchants of Neio yoric" to show that Henry Lawrence, grandfather
of the President, had, besides a son Sir John, a son named William,
who settled at Great St. Albans, and was the father of the three emi-
grants.

I must be allowed to point out that tliis is in flat contradiction to
the authentic pedigree above quoted, and such evidence cannot be
listened to for a inoment. If Mr. Lawrence has had search made at
St. Albans, and can prove by parish records, or by wills, or any other
resjiectable evidence, that the father of the emigrants was 'William, or
that he Avas of the St. Ives family, I shall be most happy to have him
do so. If he cannot, it is mere trifling to quote the opinion of an
anonymous writer, (a) who presumably embodies only the hopes and
aspirations of his American informants.

Lastly, I will remark that even if the emigrants had used a seal of
the amis of the St. Ives Lawrences, it would not be sufficient proof that
they were of that family. The highest English authorities on this
subject are imited on this point. Such a use would be grounds for
an investigation in that especial family ; but, alone, it cannot suffice
to render a pedigree valid.

Still (and 1 desire to appeal to such of the family as may appreciate
the position in which their champion has placed himself) I repeat my
former remark, " that the position of the Long Island families was
snch that it ought to be possible to trace their English ancestry." I
certainly have no wish to depreciate the social position of any of the
emigrants to this country ; but I speak from experience Avhen I say
That unfounded and injudicious claims have been the great obstacle in
England to the recognition of our true ])edigrees. There is certainly
no disgrace in confessing that any emigrant of good family did not
leave on record the proof of his ancestr}-, and that the pious care of his
descendants is necessary to discover and perpetuate the connection.
In England the rules of genealogica.1 research have been greatly tight-
ened within the last twenty years. The tone of historical inquiries has
been greatly improved, and precision is the first requisite. Old pedi-
grees are daily revised and corrected, and many that passed muster a
century ago, are curtailed or 'superseded.

In regard to the Massachusetts family of the Lawrences, I shall hold
no discussion with your correspondent. I stand by what I have written
as to that pedigree," and the personal character of any members of that
family has nothing to do witli the correctness of their published pedi-
gree. The writer says: " We know nothing of its accuracy.'' He is
right ; he knows nothing about it, and I shall not discuss the question
with him at all events. That matter will be considered hereafter in a

(a). The character of this entertaining, gossipy work is not such as to entitle it to
any weight as authority in matters of fact. Its aiitlior had ability and (to a very large
extent) the best oiiiiortunities for making a trustworthj- as well as an interesting his-
tory of old ]^ew ^'ork merchants. — Edr.

1872.J The Laiurenee Pedigree. 181

more suitable place, but the readers of the Record probably take no
interest in it.

In regard to the Tow?ieIei/ connection throngh the asserted marriao-e
of Joseph Lawrence witli Mary Towneley, I said there was no proof.
My opponent confesses that he can produce none, though he thinks
such did formerly exist. He now states that Lord Francis Howard,
tifth Lord HoAvard of Eftiughani and Governor of Virginia, married
Dorothea, daughter of Sir Richard Towneley, and that her sister Marv
Towneley came to iSTew York and married Joseph Lawreuce, son of
the emigrant, William L.

In my first article, looking only at the positive statement in the book
of the " Lawrence Genealogy," that Dorothy Towneley married
Francis Howard, first Earl of Effingliam, who died in 1743, I said that
the Earl had two wives, but neither named Towneley, according to the
standard Peerages.

Mr. Lawrence assumes to correct me, by saying that Dorothy Towne-
ley married Francis Howard, the fifth Lord Howard of Effingham,
Governor of A'irginia, who died in 1694, and who was father of the
above Earl.

Here he goes in defiance of the Peerages. I quote Collins' Peerage
(Brydges' edition, vol. iv, p. 380), which states that this Francis, Lord
Howard, married first Philadelphia, daughter of Sir Thomas Pelham.
Bart., and secondl}", Susan, daughter of Sir Henry Felton, of Playford
Co., Suff., Bart., and widow of Thomas Herbert (Jj).

"Private memoranda"' may be correct, and the Peerages may be all
wrong, but surely I have a right to ask him for some proof when he
contradicts the standard authorities.

I ask, therefore, for proof that Francis Howard, fifth Baron Howard,
of Effingliam, married Dorothy, daughter of Richard Towneley. I ako
ask for any proof that Thomas and Mary T. came to jS[ow York, or
that any Mary Towneley married Joseph Lawrence.

Some of the Lawrence family, it seems, entertain the im-
pression they are heirs to a large fortune in England, through their
supposed ancestress, Mary Towneley. As the Laurence Genealogy
(p. 124.) expresses it: " Cecilia, daughter of Ralph Standish, Esq.. and
Phillipa Howard, became, before her death, the sole heiress of her grand-
father, Henry Howard, sixth Duke of Xorfolk. The said Cecilia^ Stan-
dish married Sir AVilliam Towneley; by said marriage the property
became vested in the Towneley family, and by defect of heirs descends
to Mary Towneley, who married Joseph Lawrence."'

[h) I presume the errors occur in this way. The writer of the " Lawrence Gene-
alogy " says that Dorothy Towneley married Fi-ancis Howard, of Corby, afterwards
first Earl of Effingham, who died in 1743. But as that Earl never came to America,
Mr. W. E. L. changes the marriage to the father. But the Howards of Corby are a dis-
tinct family from the Howards, Barons and Earls of Effingham. The Effingham
Howards descend from the second Duke of Norfolk ; the Corby branch, a very dis-
tinguished one, springs from the fourth Duke, three generatiors later. Burke saj-s,
though not confirmed by other authorities, that a Dorothy Towneley did man-y a
Francis Howard of Corbj-. Would it be out of place to suggest that Mr. Vv^. E. L., " not
being a professed genealogist," was unaware of the difference in the two branches, and
supposed wrongly that Howard of Corby was Lord Effingham ? Tlie author of the
Lawrence Genealogy made just this same error — for it is surely more likely that it is an
error, than that all the Peerages are wrong as to the marriages of Lord Howard tf
Effinsrham. •

182 Tlie Lmcrence Pedigree. [October,

To this I said in my former article tlitit Cecilia Standish was not
the sole heiress of tlie Duke of Norfolk, and she has many living de-
scendants to inherit any property she may have left. My authorities
are the Peerages, and Burke's " Lauded CTcntry/'

I will copy from Burke's account of the Towneleys, condensing it
slightly.

Charles ' Toavkeley Avas slain at Marston Moor. He married Mary
Trappes, by Avliom iiu had four sons and three daughters. His eldest
son and lieir,

KiCHARD - TowxELEY, married Margaret Paston, and had seven
sons and six daughters ; of these Dorothy married Francis Howard,
Esq., of Corby. Eichard T. died January, 1706-7. His oldest surviving
son,

Charles ^ Towxeley, m. Ursula Fermor, and had five sons, of
whom

Eichard * ToAVi^ eley m, Mary. dau. of Lord AViddrington, and had
two sons. Of these

William' Toavxeley (b. 1714, d. 1741) married Cecilia, dau. and
heir of Ealph Standish, by his Avife Lady Phillipa HoAvard, and had three
sons, Avho all died issueless eventually. The ToAvneley property then pass-
ed to William's ■' brother John, ^ Avhose grandson is noAV of Towneley ;
the Standish property Avent to William's grandson, in the female line.

So far Burke Avrites clearly ; and I presume Ave must all accept his
account of the ToAvneley family, as thus published hy tlie j^rcsent
7'e])rese7itativcs of the family in England.

I AA'rote, in my previous article, that there is no proof that Joseph
LaAvrence had a Avife, Mary Towneley. The writer confesses that he
cannot produce the parish record containing the marriage. Let me
call his attention to the Laiorence Genealogij, (p. 124,) which says they
have proof of various things, but " excepting the marriage of Joseph
Lawrence and Mary Towneley." Again (on }). 156): '' The place of
marriage is not stated." He attempts to strengthen his case by giving
Lord Effingham a ToAvneley wife, unknoAvn to English genealogists,
apparently to account for the name of Effingham Lawrence, grandson
of Joseph.

The plain truth seems to lie, that tliis name of Effingham LaAvrence
has caused all the trouble. It is a fact, allowed byl)oth of us, that the
Avidow of William LaAvrence married Eichard ToAvneley of Ncav Jersey,
Avho had a son Effingham ToAvneley. I still think it reasonable to sup-
pose that Eicliard Lawrence named a son after this step-uncle. The
Avriter insists that the sponsor Avas Lord Effingham, Eichard's alleged
uncle by marriage, Init lie fails entirely to shoAv that Lord Effingham
had any Avife from the ToAvneley family, or Avas in any Avay an uncle of
liichard L.

I am willing, however, to allow full force to the family tradition, and
to concede that Joseph Lawrence may have married a Mary ToAvneley.
But if so, is it not a hundred chances to one that she belonged to the
JSTeAV Jersey family — in fact, Avas a step-sister of Joseph L.'s?

At all events, Mr. Lawrence has no right to state that a daughter of
Eichard ToAvneley, of Towneley in Lancashire, came over here, unless he
can produce the proof. Unless the peerages are all Avrong, she did not

1872.] The Laivrence Pedigree. 183

come with any Lad_y Effingham of her hloocl, and it is liighly improba-
ble that an English" girl of sncli parentage came here alone.

To an unprejudiced observer all this story seems to be a jumble of
names and persons, arising out of a mistaken family tradition. The
explanation I have oflFered is reasonable, I think, though of course only
a surmise. The one proposed by my opponent, being in defiance of the
standard authorities, must be proved before it can be accepted.

As to this Effingham Lawrence, who is said to have been one of the
Lords of the Admiralty, may I inquire when he held that office ? I
cannot find the name in Hadyn's ''Boole of Dignities," which professes
to give a complete list. It is, I believe, unusual for such an official to
engage in lousiness pursuits, as this Effingham Lawrence seems to have
done.

If it were possible, I should like to lay before your readers the state-
ments made in this ''Lawrence Genealogij" in regard to the Towneley
fortime. Considering that, in 1858, no proof of this most important
marriage could be found, am I not right in saying that it is "a very
material circumstance"' that my opponent produces no evidence since
obtained. In one respect there is a similarity between the two families.
No one knows the name of William Lawrence's father, and no one can
tell the parentage of Mary Towneley, if she existed. As to the marriage,
I will not insist on the certificate from any church or town records, if
any paper can be produced from any Towneley contemporary with Mary
LaAvrence, which mentions her as a relative.

Mr. Lawrence closes with the statement that he holds himself free
from writing any further. I think he will see that this leaves him in
a very unpleasant position. He tenders himself as a witness to prove
three things: (1.) That William Lawrence was a cousin of Henry L.;
(2.) That Josepn LaAvrence married Mary Towneley, daughter of Sir
Eichard Towneley ; and (3.) That Francis, fifth Lord Effingham, mar-
ried Dorothy Towneley. He brings no proof except the statement that
he is satisljed of all these things. He abuses the critic, but produces
no evidence. He cannot complain if the decision of your readers be
that his unsupported assertions, contradicted in material parts by
standard authorities, cannot Ije considered as of any value. The one
service he has rendered has been the exposure of the unreliable nature
of this Lawrence pedigree.

XoTE. — Since this article was put in t}-pe — the one who would naturally have been
most interested in the subject-matter — Mr. Watson Effinguam Lawrence, has been
siutdenly removed by death. He was indeed the champion of the views held by him as
to his own family history — evidently considering his position well taken, although un-
supported by that unquestionable evidence wliich would have been so satisfactory to
himself and to others. — Edr.

5

ArPEL OF Rhode Isl.\xd. — In 1862, one Bartholomew Appel, of Xew Amsterdam,
gave a power of attorney to Henrj' Timberblake, of Ilhode Island, to occupy a piece
of land there called " Appelgat's Plaine," formerly the property of his (Appel's) de-
ceased father.

184 Society of Friends. [October?

RECORDS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF THE CITY

OF NEW YORK AND VICINITY, FROM 1640

TO 1800.

Cojiiiiiiinicated by Abkaiiam S. Uxderiiill, of Xew York.

[The ancient, volume from whieh these vocords are transcribed, is now in the cus-
tody of the Orthodox Brancli of the Society, in the C'itj- of New York. The earliest
entries to about the year 1G85, were apparently transferred from another book — prob-
ably the first Record Book — Ijy Isaac ITorner. It has no other title-page than the
following, in ^N^-. Horner's plain and legible cliirography :

" Coppied out of y"^

Origanall by 1685

ISAAC 11 O li N E R .
Wherein Marriages
Births &
Bnrialls are
Contained
of y'' people in
Skorne Kalled
Quakers."
At the beginning of the Entry of Births, is the following:
" A Catolog of the births of friend
children being taken & coppied out
of y" Origanall by

"ISAAC HORNER.']

The children of Eclmond and Martha Titn?, borne :
Saniuell Titus, y" sonn of Edmond & Martlia Titus, Avas

borne in y 6th montli in the j-ear 1658.

Phebe Titus was borne in y" 1st mo.. Anno 16(iO.

Martha Titus was borne in y" 1st mo., 1663.

Mary Titus Avas borne in y" 5th mo., 1665.

Hauah Titus was borne in y" 9tli mo., 1667.

Jacine Titus Avas borne in y'' 2d mo., 1670.

John Titus AAas borne yc" 29th of y" 2d mo., 1672.

Peter Titus Ayas borne y" 6th mo., 1674.

Sihis Titus Avas borne y' 3d of y' 8th mo., 1676.

Patience Titus AA'as borne y' 4th of y' 12th mo,, 1678.

Temprence Titus Ayas borne y' 1 of 3th mo., 1681.

The children of John and Mary Tiltou, borne GraA'esend :
John Tilton, y' sonn of John & Mary Tilton of Gravesend

Avas borne y^ 4th of y" 4 mo., Anno 1640.

Peter Tilton Avas borne in y^ 11th mo., 1643.

Sarah Tilton Ayas borne y" 4th of y" 3d mo., 1644.

Hester Tilton was borne" 1647.

Abigail Tilton Avas borne 1650.

Thomas Tilton about y" 1st of y" 1st mo., 1652.

Mary Tilton Ayas borne in y" 4th mo., 1654.

The children of John & ffrances, y' 1st wife, & of y' 2d wife

Elizabeth Dickisson, borne Oysterbay :
John Dickinson, y' sonn of John and ffrances Dickisson,

was borne }' 28th day of y" 5t]i mo., 1648^

1872.] Society of Friends. 185

Elizabeth, y' daughter of John & Ehzabetli Dickisson, was

borne y'' 11th of y 8th mo., 165'^.

Joseph Dickisson, borne y' 24th of y' 10th mo. 1G54.

Mercy Dickisson, borne y' 23d of y' 2d mo., 1G57.

Jabis Dickisson, l)orne y' 29th of y^ ?th mo., IGGO.
Lydia Dickisson, borne y*" oth day of y^ 8th mo., . 1GG2.

Samnell Dickisson, borne y' 2Gth of y' 1st mo., 1GG5.

Mehetabell Dickisson, born y-^ 2d mo., 1GG7.

Hannah Dickisson, borne y' Gth of y' 1st mo., 1G71.

James Dickisson, borne y'*27th of y' 5tli mo., 1675.

The children of James and Sarah Cock, borne Kilingworth ;
Mary Cock, y' daughter of James «& Sarah Cock, was borne

y^ 1st day of y^ 11th mo., 1G55.

Thomas Cock was borne y' 15th of y' 8th mo., 1G58.

Martha Cock in y^ 7th mo., IGGl.

John Cock was borne y' 22d of y' 11th mo., 1GG6.

Hannah Cock was borne y' 5th of y' Gth mo., 1GG9.

Sarah Cock was borne y' 20th of y' 7th mo., 1G72.

James Cock was borne y' -Ith of y*" 2d mo., 1G74.

Henry Cock was borne y" Isfc of y' 2d mo., 1G78.

Martha Cock was borne y^ 13th of y^ 12th mo., 1680.

The children of John and Hannah Bowne, y' first, being

eiglit :

John Bowne, y' sonn of John & Hannah Bowne, was borne

y 13th of y' first month, 1656.

Elizabeth Bowne, y-^^th of y^ 8th mo., 1658.

Mary Bowne was borne y'' 6th of y" 11th mo., 1660.

Abbigall Bowne was borne y' 5tli of y' 12th mo., 1662.

Hannah Bowne was borne y" lOtli of y^ 2d mo., 1665.

Samnell Bowne was borne y' 21st of y^ 7tli mo., 1667.

Dorothy Bowne was borne y' 29t]i of y' 1st mo., 1669.

Martha Johanah Bowne was borne y' 17th of y" 6th mo., 1673.
The children of John & Hannah Bowne, y' second wife,

Ifiushing :

Sarah Bowne was borne y' 14th of y' 10th mo., 1680.

Sarah Bowne was borne y° 17th of y' 12tli mo., 16S1.

John Bowne was borne y" 10th of y' 7th mo., 1683.

Thomas Bowne was borne y' 26th of y* 9th mo., 1684.

John BoAvne was borne y" 9th of y" 7th mo., 1686.

Abigal Bowne was borne y' 5tli of y' 5tli mo., 1688.

The children of John and Mary Bowne, y* third wife,

flushing:

Amy Bowne was borne y" 1st day, 2d mo., 1694.

Eutli Bowne was borne y' 30 day, 11 mo., 1698*

The children of John and Elizabeth Vnderhill, borne Kil-
lingworth :

Deborah Vnderhill, y' daughter of John & Elizabeth Vnder-
hill, borne y^ 29th of y^ 9th mo., 1659.

Natthanill Vnderhill, borne y^ 22d of y^ 12th mo., 1663.

186

Society of Friends.

[October,

Hannali Vnderhill, borne y' 2d of y° lOtli mo.,
Elizabeth Viulerhill, borne y' 2d of y' otb mo.,
David Vnderhill, borne y" 2d mo.,

The children of Samuell & Mary Andrews of Oysterbay :
Mordicha Andrews, y' sonn of Samnell & Mary Andrews,

was borne y" 11th day of y" 6th month,
Peter AndreAvs was borne y' 12th of 11th mo.,
Peter Andrews was borne y' 28th of y" 3d mo.,
Hester Andrews was borne y' 12th of y' 10th mo.
Hannah Andrews was borne y' 23d of y' 2d mo.,
Edward Andrews Avas borne y" IGth of y" 1st mo., 1677

Jacob Andrews Avas borne y 12th of y' 7th mo.,
Mary AndreAvs Avas borne y' 29th of y' 5 th mo.

1666.
1669.
1672.

1664.
1668.
1671.
1673.
1675.
1678.
1680.
1683.

The children of John & Mary A'nderhill, of Killiuworth :

John Vnderhill, y' son of John & Mary Vnderhill, of Killing-
worth, was borne y 1st of ye' 5 mo., 1670,

Daniel Vnderhill AA^as borne y' 3d of y' 9th mo., 1672.

Samuell Vnderliill Avas borne y' 18th of y' 12th mo., 1674.

Mary Vnderhill Avas borne y' 26th of y' 2d mo., 1677.

Abraham Vnderhill was borne y' 28th of y' 6th mo., 1679.

Deborah Vnderhill was borne a'" 11th of ye" 2nd mo., 1682.

Sarah Vnderhill borne y' 17th of y' 6th mo., 1687.

Jacob Vnderhill Avas borne y' 16th of y' 10th mo., 1689.

Hannah Vnderhill borne y' 23d of y' 1st mo., 1689-90.

The children of Thomas & Mary Willits, of Lnsum.
Thomas Willi tts y" sonn of Richard and Mary Willits, was

borne in y" 3d month. Anno
Hope Willits Avas borne y' 7th month,
John Willits Avas borne y° 5tli month,
Eichard Willits Avas borne in y' 10th month,
Mary Willits Avas borne in y' 2d month.

The children of MattheAV and Mary Prier, of KillingAvorth :
John Prier, y' sonn of Matt & Mary Prier, avus borne in y'

12th month,
Mary Prier was borne in y' 1st mo.,
Elizabeth Prier was borne in y" 6th mo.,
Sarah Prier AA^as borne in y" 8tli mo.,
Martha Prier was borne ye' 15th of y' 8th mo..

1650.
1652.
1655.
1660.
1663.

,1651.
1652.
1656.
1664.
1672.

The children of Samnell and Hester Spicer, of Gravesend
Abraham Spicer, y' sonn of Samnell & Hester Spicer,

borne y' 27th of y' 8th month,
Jacob Spicer Avas borne y' 20th of y' 1st mo.,
Mary Spicer Avas borne y' 20th of ye 8tli mo.,
Sarah Spicer Avas borne y' 19th of y' 4th mo.,
Martha Spicer Avas borne y' 27th of y" 11th mo.,
Sarah Spicer y' second, was borne y' 16th of y' 12th mo.,
Abigail Spicer was berne y' 26th of y' 1st mo.,

Avas

1666.
1668.
1671.
1674.
1676.
1677.
1683.

1872.] Society of Friends. 187

The children of John and Elizabeth ffeake, of Killingwortli :
Elizabeth Feake, y" daughter of John & Elizabeth ffeake, was

borne y' 9th of y" 4th mo., 1674.

Hannah ffeake was borne y' 6th of v^ 8th mo., 1675.

Mary ffeake was borne y^ 30th of y-^" 2d mo., 1678.

John ffeake was borne y" 10th of y^ 5th mo.. 1679.

Robart ffeake was borne y^ 32d of y" 4th mo., 1683.
Sarah ffeake was borne y' 17th of y" 12th mo., 1685-6.

Martlia ffeake was borne y*: 27th of y" 8tli mo., 1688.

Abigaile ffeake was borne y" 7th of 6th mo., 1691.

Deborah ffeake was borne y** 5th of 11th mo., 1695.

The cliildren of .John and Joane Adams, borne ; and of Eliza-

zabeth of fflushing :
Mary Adams, y' daughter of John & Jane Adams, of Flushing,

was borne y^ 3d of y" 5tli mo., 1656.

Martha Adams was borne y^ 4th of y'' 1st mo., 1658.

Eebeckah Adams was borne y' 13th of y" 12th mo,, 1661.
John Adams y' sonn of John & Elizabeth Adams, was borne y'

17th of y^ 6th mo., 1664.

Elizabeth Adams was borne y' 9th of y' 1st mo., 1665.

Sarah Adams was borne y' 24th of y' 2d mo., 1668.

James Adams was borne y^ 4th of ye 8tli mo., 1671.

Susanah Adams was borne Y 6th of y' 9th mo., 1674.

Hannah Adams was borne y' 15th of y" 12th mo., 1675.

Debora Adams was borne y^ 7th of y" 3d mo., , 1678.

John Adams was borne y' 10th of y' 7th mo., 1680.

Abagill Adams was borne y' 2d of y" 11th mo., 1682.

Thomas Adams was borne y' 12th of y' 11th mo., 1684.

Massey Adams was borne y*' 13th of y" 10th mo., 1686.

Phebe Adams borne y" 9th of y' 12th mo., 1690.

The children of John Tilton, Juu., l)orneat Gravesend:
John Tilton, y' sonn of John, Juu., Tilton & Eebeckah, was

borne y' 14th of y" 2d month, 1675.

Abraham Tilton was borue y' 14th of y" lltli mo., 1676.

Samuell was borne y" 2d day of y° 1st mo., 1678.

Sarah was borne y*" 14th day of y" 9th mo., 1680.

Daniel Avas borue y" 27th day of y" lOtli mo., 1682.

Thomas was borne y^ 20th of y'' lOtli mo., 1684.

Mary was borne y' 21st of y' 8th mo., 1686.

Hester was borue y" 17tli of y" 2d mo., 1689.

Hester Willis, y' daughter of Henerv & Mary Willis, was borne

y^ 23d of y^ 5th mo., ^ 1677.

The children of Robart and Patience Store, borne New Yorke :
Mary Story y" daughter of Robart & Patience Story, was borne

y' 9th of y' 11th mo., betwixt 4 & 5 in y' afternoon, 1677.

Mercy Story was borne y^ 21st of y^ 10th ino., 1679.

Enoch Story was borne y' 12th of ye 12th mo., 1680.

188 Society of Friends. [October,

The children of "William and Amy Eichardsou, borne at West-
chester.

The loth of y' 11th month, being y' 4th day of y" weeke,
between 8th & 9th honrs at night, at the house of Matt
Priers, at KillingAVorth, was William Eichardson borne, y'
sonn of William & Amy Eichardson, 1G78.

The 10th of y'" 7th mo., Avas borne Thomas, y' son of Will &

Amy, about y' 1st hour at afternone, IGSO.

John Eichardson was borne y' 10th of y' 10th mo., 1G83.

The children of Edward Burling and Grace, his wife, three

born in England, in Europe, and four in America:

Edward Burling born y' 4th day of y' ninth mo., 1674-

Grace Burling born y' 20th day of y' 8th month, 1676-

William Burling born y' 2Gth day of y' 10th mo,, 1678-

Eebekah Burling born y' day of y' Gtlimo., 1G81-

Jane Burling born y' 17th day of y' 5th mo., 1G84-

Sarah Burling born y'' 12th day of y' 3d mo., 1G87
Benjamin Burling y^' Gth day of y^ 12th mo., 1689-90

Benjamin Burling died at New York, y' 21st: day of y' 10th mo., 1709.

The children of Morris and Bethiah Smith, borne Jemeca:
Morris Smith, y' sonn of Morris & Bethiah Smith, was borne y*

19th of y^ 1st month, 1664.

Abraham Smith was borne y' 28th of ye 7th mo., 1G67.

Isaac Smith was borne y' 14th of y' 12th mo., 16G8.

Jacob Smith was borne y' 20t!i of y' 10th mo., ^ 1G71.

Mary Smith was borne y" 19th of y' 9th mo., 1674.

Martha Smith was borne y" 19th of y' 3d mo., 1G77.

John Smith was borne y'' 10th of y' 2d mo.. 1G80.

The children of John Frier & Elizabeth, born atKillingworth :
John Prier, y" son of John & Elizabeth Prier, was borne y" 16th

of y^ 7th mo., 1G79.

Hannah Prier born 22d 10th mo., 1681.

Elizabeth Prier borne y' 9th 8th mo., 1683.

Mary Prier was borne y' 4th 11th mo., 1685.

Sarah Prier Avas borne 19th day 8th mo., 1687.

MatheAv Prier was borne y'= 29th 1st mo., 1690.

Samuell Prier was born y" 15th 7th mo., 1692.

Joseph Prier Avas born y" 20th 8th mo., ,1695.

The children of Joseph & Sarah Palmer, borne at Westchester :
Sarah Palmer, y' daughter of Joseph & Sarah Palmer, was borne

y' 20th of y' 3d mo., 1G66.

Joseph Palmer was borne y' 28th of y' 10th mo., 1667.

Marey Palmer Avas borne y' 8tli of ye 1st mo., 1670.

John Palmer was borne y' 22d of y' 11th mo., 1671.

Martha Palmer Avas borne y' 17th of y' 7th mo., 1674.

Ester Palmer Avas borne y' 24th of y' 2d mo., " 1678.

Daniel Palmer was borne y' 8th day of 3d mo., 1680.

1872.] Socidy of Friends. 189

Elizabeth, y" daughter of William & Elizabeth fframpton, of

New Yorke, borne y" 2Gth of y' oth mo., 1681.

The children of George and Mary Masters, of Yorke borne :
Mary Masters y" daughter of George & Mary Masters, was

borne y' 15th of j" 7th mo.. 1679.

Philadelphia Masters was borne the 14th day of the 5th mo., 1684.

The children of John and Sarah Wey, of Newtone :

John Wey was born y' 15th day 8 mo., 1688.

Serah Wey was born y' 20th day 2 mo., 1690.

John Wey was born y' 26th day 11 mo., 1693.

Elizebeth Wey was born y' 11th day 8 mo., 1691.

Samuell Wey was born ye lltli day 7 mo., 1696.

Sarah Way was born y' 27th 8 mo., 1698.

Mary AVay was born y' 14th day 2 mo., 1701.

James Way was born y" 14th day 2 mo., 1701.

Joseph Way was born y' 2d 6 mo., 1703.

James Way was born y' 15th day 6 mo., 1708.

The children of ffrancis & Eebeckah Eichardson, borne at

Yorke :

ffrancis Richardson, sonn of ffraucis & Rebeckah Richardson,

' borne y" 25tli of y" 9th mo., 1681.

Rebacah Richardson, Senr., daughter of ffra. & Rebacah Rich-
ardson, was borne 16th 1st mo., 168f.

Rebacah Richardson, Junr., daughter to ffrancis & Rebacah Rich-
ardson, was borne y' 2d day of y" 9th mo., 1685.

The childreu of Isaac & Lydia Ilorncr, borne at Oysterbay: ^
Deliverance, y' daughter of Isaac & Lydia Horner, was borne y"
26th of y' 1st mo., between two and three in y' morning, being

y* 5th day of y' weeke, 1685.

The children of Richard & Abigaile Willetts:

Hannah Willets was borne 24th of 11th mo., pr the first wife, 1687.
The children of Richard & Abiga'le Willetts; his second wife :

Abigail Willets borne 28th of 12th mo., 169?.

Mery Willits borne y" 16th day 1 mo., 1691.

Martha Willits borne 24th day 11th mo., 169*.

Jacob Willits was borne y^ 6tii day 4th mo., 1697.

Phebe Willits, was borne y^ 14th day 2d mo., 1699.

Ehsebeth Willits was borne y'' 27th 4th mo., . 1701.

The children of John & Hanali Dellavall, of New Yorke :
Thomas, the sone of John & Ilanah Dellavall, was borne the

24th of y^ 12tli mo., 1686-7; the same child dyed the 17th of

y'= 6th mo., 1687; and was buryed y' 19th of said month in

"friends' burying place at Gravesend.
Hannah De Lavall was delivered of her second child, stil borne

190 Ancient Wills. [October,

being female, y' 28tb day of yHtli mo., 1G88, and was bnryed
the 29th day at Graveseiid.
Mary De Lavall "was born y*' 1G89.

The children of Henery and Marey AVillis, of Westl^nry, one
Long Island: •

Hester, the daughter of Henery and Marey AVillis. was borne y_^
23d day of y" 5th mo., ' ' 1G7'

The children of John & Mary Frey. of Lnsem, on Long Island:

John Frey, " son of John & Mary Fj'cy, v.as born y'^ 15 day of 11
month, ' ... ^^^^^^

Mary Frey. daughter of y'' above John Frey, "was born }' 16 day of y"
12 mo., " ^ ' If-

The children of William & Mary "Willis, of Wesibury, on Long Isl-
and :

W" Willis was born 14th of 4th mo., 1G88.

Henery Willis "was born y' 19 day, 6 mo., 1690.

John Willis was born y^ 15 day, 2 mon., 1693.

Jacob Willis was born y' 6 day, 9 mo., 1695.

Silas Willis was born y' 27th day, 6 mo., 1700.

Samuel Willis was born y' 30 day, 6 mo., 1704.

Mary Willis was born y' — day, 5 nio., . 1709.

The child of Henry & Eebecca Clifton : Borne
Mary, the daughter of Henry »fc Eebecca Clifton, borne y' 30th of y^
5 mo., ' " 1687.

The children of Albertus Brandt & Su?anna Brandt, of ]S"ew Yorke.-
^laria Brandt 'was borne IGth of 10th mo., 1688.

(To he continued.) ■

ANCIENT WILLS.

Contributed by E. B. OX'allaghax, M.D.

Abstract of the Will of Elizabeth Vandepoele, of Albany, widow,

dated 6 Feb., 17^^.

She left the following children : Margaret, m. to Yolckert Douw;, '^
Maria, m. to Johannes Vinhagen ; Magdalena, m. to Abraham Lan- '
sing ; Helena, m. to Jan Barentse Wemp ; Ariaentie, not married at
date of Will. Letters of Adm. granted 5 Jan'y, 172^.

Abstract of the Will of Luykas and Cathaeine Witbeck, of the
manor of Eenselaerswyck (xilbany County).

Had children — Johannis, died Sept., 1750: Abraham; Geertruy.
The said Geertruy Witbeck married Van i'eghten, and had the

1872.] Aack'nt JViJh. 191

following- children: — Catharine, m. Harmaniis II. Wendell; Cornelis,
Luykas,"Engeltje, Philip, ^larytie, and Johannis Van Veghten. The
above is taken 'from the Will of Johannis Luykase Witbcck, in N. Y.
Wills, Lib. 17, p. :2G1.

Abstract of the Will of a Christian Physician. (N. Y. Wills, Lib. 37,

p. 309.)

Abijah Perkixs was a physician and surgeon in the town of New
Marlboro, X. Y. He made his AVill 20 AngC, 1776, and it was proved
21 !Sept., 1781. After heqnetithiug half his household furniture and
the usufruct of his estate during her life to his wife, Lucy, he leaves
his estate to his children Hannah and George Whitefield Perkins^
after their mother's' death. And "in testimony of the truth of the
Sacred Scriptures and the Christian Eeligion, and of the love I bear
my dear brothers and sisters, I pray them to accept of a Bible in 24,
viz. : to John, Isaac and Seth Perkins, Lucy Ely, Elizabeth Sterlin,
Margaret Belden, Sarah ]\Iarvin, Hannah and Lydia Perkins, one each,
earnestly requesting them to read the same.'" He desires further that
his children be carefully and religiously educated, and brought up'
both by example and precept, and taught '; above all things the
knowledge of the One only living and true God and our Lord Jesus
Christ; that their tender years might be spent in reading the Holy
Scriptures and goodly writers, such especially as holy Mr. Williston,
Eutherford, Welch, and the pious and accurate . Mr. Hervey, Dr.
Dodridge, 3Ir. Baxter, Dr. Tillotson, among the moderns, as also the
searching and true divines Mr. Shepperd and Mr. Edwards, of the
antient fathers of the church, such as Austin, Chrysostom, Augustin
and Calvin, Luther, Melanchton — the three last being the apostles of the
Eeformation." He directs that his son George be educated in some
Protestant Collegiate School, and desires (if God should touch his
heart with his saving grace) that he should he " a dispenser of the
Gospel, like unto that'learned and indefatigable preacher the Eev. Mr.
George Whitefield, who now sleeps' in the Lord ;" and concludes by
giving to his sister Hannah, " Mr. Erskine's Gospel Sonnetts, now at
his hon'd father's in Lyme."

Abstract of the Will of Eev. Gualtherus Du Bois, dated 13 January,
1719-50 ; proved 31 January, 1753. (N. Y. Wills, Lib. 18, p. 22G.)

Gives to his eldest son Gualtherus, his watch and Gold Seal Eing,
and_,to him and his sister Elizabeth, or the survivor of them, all his
linens and woolens, his household furniture, his horse and chare, to-
gether with all his Dutch books and MSS. belonging to his library,
except his plate, to be equally divided between them. To Peter and
Gualtherus, children of his son John Du Bois, he leaves one-half of
his Latin Books, to be divided equally between them, and the other
half to Gualthems, son of his dec'd son Isaac. All the rest of his real
and personal estate he devises as follows : One-quarter to his son
Gualtherus; one-quarter to his dau. Elizabeth; one-quarter to the
'two above-named children of his son John or the survivor of them ;
and the remaining quarter to Helena, Gualtherus and Margaret, ch. of
his dec'd son Isaac, -eh are and share alike, the shares of the minor

192 Neiu York 3Iarriage Licenses. [October,

children to be put at interest until they sevei-ally attain the age of 31
years. Exec'rs his son and dau., Gualtherus and Elizabeth Du Bois.

Abstract of the Will of John Tiltox, of Gravesend, L. I., dated July

15, 1G87.
He makes mention of sons John, Peter, Thomas, and daughter Sa-
rah, who m. John Painter ; Abigail, who m. — Scott ; Esther, who m.
Samuel Spicer ; Mary, who m. — Coman. Left in trust to his execu-
tors, John Tilton, S. Spicer and Wm. Kobinson, a piece of land lying in
Gravesend, to be used as a burial place for them and their successors,
and all friends in the everlasting truths of y Gospel, as occasion serves
forever, to bury their dead in. Eecordcd 3 April 1G88, Brooklyn con-
veyances. Lib. 1, 108.

Abstract of the "Will of Ryer ScHERMERnoEX, of Schenectady, dated

5 April 1717.
He was married to Ariantje — by whom, he had John, Cataline,
Jacob, Arent, Janneke. Cataline married John, son of Barent Wemp,
by whom she had Myndert, Ryert and Ariantje. Janneke m, Volkert
Symonsen. He had a brother named Luycas S. Ryer Schermer-
horn's property lay in Schenectady and on the Mohawk. He had two
tracts at the Raritans,lii Jersey, one of which was called the Gansegatt.

I

NEW YORK MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Contributed by E. B. O'Callaghax, M.D.

{Continued from Vol. '5, p. ^^of' The Record."
1G97.

January 9. Johannes Vanderheyden & ^Eary Wooden.
August 14. Thomas Parmiter & Margaret Smith.
September 9. Capt. John Tuder & Mary Brett.

" 10. Philip Wilkinsen & Marv Brazier.

" 17. Suert Olphcrts & Hilleke Pieters.

" -V " John Smith & Hannah Pliips.

" ^. Hendryck Dow & Neeltie Meynderts^ —
2^AValter Tayler & Deliverance Graves.
October 7. 'mHiam Andersen & Deborah TTyndaU.

" 9. Jan Dehancc & Margaret Symonse Uthuse.

" 15. Christopher Price cS: Susannah Allvu.

" 18. Richard Burt & Margaret Glenn. '

" 20. Iknijamin AYyncoop & Ffemmie A''anderhule.

" 27. Augustus Jay & Ann Mary Bayard.

" 29, Peter King & Elizabeth Green.

" " Israel Ward & Hannah Hutson.
November 15. William Willkission & Else Smith.

" 17. William West & Mary Bingham.
December 8. Moses Lipet & Sarah Throgmartin.

" 9. John Perrey & Sarah Mallyear. -_

" 13. Capt. Nicholas Evorste & Margaret Van Baal.

" 20. Josiali Hunt, Jun., & Batthia Fferguson. -'

" 22. Richard Willett & Mary AYillett.

1872.] Neio York Marriage Licenses. 193

December 29, Thomas Eobinson & Eacliell Eosell.
'"' 30. George Williams & Kathrine Lloyd.
169S.

January 13. Eobert Edwards & Judith ]\rosstoii.
Fe uary 7. Joseph Latham & Jaue Singleton.
Samuel Lipis & Aun Honey,
ch 1. William Vesey & Mary Eeade.
Aprilie. John Pantry & Elizabeth Plinco.

" 27. Eichard Wilson & Kathrine Pugsley.
May 4. George Gilbert & Jane C-ampell.
" 25. Jacobus Eolloquin & Lydia Darkins.
" 26. Lewin Dewind & Ariaeiitie Moll.
June 30. Daniel Peterse Coreman & Anna Maria Plevier.
July 4. Thomas Allison & Cornelia Johnson.
'•' 5. John Hopper & Margaret Tin dell.
'•' 11. Eobert Everinden & Ann Smith.
" 18. Samuel Clowes & Kathrine Douw.
" 27. Henry Coleman & Eleanor Hunt.
August 22. Matthis Low & Janitye van Heyninge.

" 30. William Walton & Miiry Sandford.
September 5. Joshua Burle & Judith Sexton.
November 4. George Sydenham & Elizabeth Stuyyesant.
" 10. John Durend & Elizabeth Bryan.
" 2G. Thomas Petit & Cathrine Branch.
October 30. Eichard Harrod & Mary Jones.

" 25. Barnardus Smith & Elsey Meyers.
December 8. John Hancock & Jane Wells.
" 12. Jeremiah King & Mary Glover.
" " William Osborn & Elizabeth Way.
" 23. Anthqny Eutherse & Hendrycke Yandewater.
« " Thomas Walton & Mary Stillwell.
1G99.

February 25. William Davison & Eleanor Goff,
March 14. Peter Chevalier Dnpin & Anne Duboies.

" '' James Bolen & Elizabeth Godfrey.
April 17. Tliomas Drincall & Ann Watson.
May 10. John Breadstead & ]\Iargaret Peters.
" " 6. John Corbitt & Christian Milton.
" 11. Eichard Sackett & Majory L. Sleade.
" 19. Joseph Blydenburgh & Cathrine Dehart.
" 16. Abraham Governeur & Mary Milborne.
July 5. JohnFforhsson & Anne Mool.
' « " John Yeates «& Edey Wilde.
August 18. Alexander Streatd & Cornelia Dishington.
September 12. Johannus Hardenbergh & Cathrine Euthse.
November 9. Johannus Vanderhuel & Janitje Eosevest.
December — Christian Lawrier & Mary Bunt.
" 16. Isaah Lelonor & Judith Waldron.
" 20. Theunis Titus & Mary Barre.
" 29. John Mayson & Eliz. Lance.
1700.
January 19. Stephen Delancy & Ann Cortlandt.

194: New York Jfarriage Licenses. [October,

February 13. Sanifordt & Jane White.

" 14. Hans Ilamienseu & Mary Van Dyke.
Andrew Tiller & Ann Verplanck.
Francis Vincent & Ann Lynch.
Eobert Nesbett & Susanna Stevens.
Tho. Skelding & Eebecca Astin.
April 18. Hendrickes Vander Henle & Maryrie Meyers.
" 26. Alexander Baird & Mao-delena Kipp.
" 37. John Gindett & Mary Vincent.
" " John Veet & Katharine Meyers.
•' "' Adanl Cariile (or Laville) & Elizabeth Gizebert.
May — Peter Thavet & Susannah Vei-g-creau.*—
" ' Jacobus Schuyler & Cathalina Schuyler.
July 13. Joseph Aspinwalle & Hannah Dean.
" 20. Tho. Wychangham & Susanna Fine.
September 17. Tliomas Penestone & Elizabeth Lyster.
November 25. Eobert Croaker & Susariuah Peterson.
1701.
""February 21, Jacob Tenyck & Nulie Hardenburg-h.
" 24. Eobert Elliott & Frances Boyle.
" " Charles AVilliamson & Mary Woolsey.
March 2G. James Ekles & Eebecca Lynns.
April 1. John Gorne & Mary Harris.
" 7. Eoger Pedley & Sarah Thorn e.
" 9. John Stevens & Priscilla Shaw.
May 9. John Kingston & Dorothy Sandige.
" 10. Albert AVillet & Johanna Varick.
i " 22. Henry Coerten & Elizabeth De Kiemer.
" 23. Abraham Provoost & Jenitie ]\Ieyer.
" 24. Eobert Dale & Elizabeth Turner.
June 6. Johanes Vreland & Mareya Cregers.

" 21. Peter Hardenbiugh & Katherine Vanderpolle.
" 24. John Thompson & Hanah Smith.
" 26. Peter Bant & Mary Vanhoven.
July 3. Andrew Ten Brooke & Lyntie Splinter.
" 23. John Cauley & Agenitie Vande Spegel.
August 7. Thomas Evans & .Jane Timmer.
September 15. John Buttler & Hanah Saunders.
October 2. Ferdinando Eavand & Mary Belline.
" 27. Joseph Betts & Grace Mott.
" '' John Collins & Margaret Verplank.
November 3. Johanes Van Allen & Christina Ten Broek.

" 10. Suert Olpherts & Janeke Snedeker. x.
December 22. William Chisnall & Magdalen Cavaleer.
1702.
January 20. Thomas Pell & Aeltie Beeke.

" 26. Bartholomew Lefeurt & Magdalen Peirott.
" 30^. Johanes Hanse & Sarah Detorest.
February 1. Joseph Arrowsmkh & Martlia Pollom.
March 23. Joseph Prosser & Elizabeth Verwyde.
" Thomas Studd & Catherine Pearsall. -
April 22. Petrus Kip & Emeltie Van Deycke.

1872.] Jones Pedigree. 195

April 25. Mereyes Rollitse & Deyna Teunisse.

'• " Isaac Fredricks & Hester Van Fleckt.

" " Moses Langstaffe & Mary Sidman.

" 30. John Eaton & Elizabeth Michell.

" '•' James Davis & Elisheth Santford.
May 14-. Wm. Notiugbam & Margaret Rntsen.

'•"' " Abram Wandall & Catherine De Key.
July 29. James Cebra & Ann Meyer.

" " John Cooper & Hannah Frost.
August 17. Abram Emmons & Margarctt Williamson.

-'^ " 27. Martinus Cregier & Margarett Van Dalsen.
" 28. Nicholas Dally & Elizabeth Cregier.

PEDIGREE OF JONES ;

From Rev. B. W. Dwigiit's Strong Genealogy, p. 1(j1.

" iv. Catharine lienrietla Cromwell (eldest sister of Oliver Cromwell, the Protector),
dan. of Robert (,'romwell, M. P., and Elizabeth Steward, was born at the family resi-
dence near Huntingdon on the Ouse, Feb. "Zth, 1596-7. She m. Col Whitstoue, a par-
liamentary officer, and, for second husband. Col. John Jones in 162:x"

" Y. W'illiam Jones (son of Col. John Jones and Catharine II. Cromwell), b. in 16^4,
came to the New Haven colony in 1G60. In ICiTl, he m. Hannah Eaton. He was Dej).
Gov. of New Haven and Connecticut (colonies) for fifteen years (1683-1608) He d.
in 17ii6." • N 1 •

" vi. Isaac Jones (son of William Jones, of New Haven, and Hannah Eaton), b. m
1671, m. Nov. 25, 1692, Deborah Clark of Stratford, Ct. He d. at New Haven, in
1741." ^ , ^

" vii. Isaac Jones, Jr. (son of Isaac and Deborah Jones of Ne«^ Haven), b. about
1608, at New Haven, resided at North Bolton, Ct. He d. in--17S2."

'• viii. Joel Jones (son of Isaac Jones, Jr., of North Bolton), b. about 1721, was a
farmer at Wethersfield, Ct. He m. Hannah Brewer of Worcester, Mass. (dau. ot Judge
Josiah Brewer)."

"Their children were: 1. Phinehas, b. in 1749. 2. Joel, b. 1751-2. 3. Solomon, b.
about 1754. 4. Isaac, b. Oct. 1756. 5. William, b. June 15, 1759, d. in 1850, and. 6,
Lucy (Jlrs. Hatfch), b. in 1761, afterwards Mrs. Northrop, of»Lenox, Mass., who d. Oct.
15, 1S50."

In The JSfew England Hisiorlral and Gcnmlof/iccd Rpgister for January, 1872, p, 92,_ m
a " Book Notice" of the Strong Genealogy, Mi\ " W. H. W." has called public attention
to the fact, that Judge Savage has, long since, shown conclusively that Dep. Gov. w il-
Jones, who was born in 1624-, could not have been a son of Henrietta Cromwell, as the
Protector had no sister of that name, while the sister who did marry Col. John Jones,
did not do so before 1649. — when William Jones was twenty-five years old. (This
marriage did not take place before 1655. See ante voh iii, pp. 147-8. — Editor.)

Mr. Allyn S. Kellogg, of Vernon, Conn., has lately recalled my attention to the fact,
which we discussed in "1861, that Isaac Jones of North Bolton, Conn., was not a de-
scendant of Dep. Gov. William Jones ; so that the Jones family, whose record is given
in the Strong Genealogy, have no interest in Dep. Gov. William Jones, or in the Crom-
well myth.

Mr. Savage shows (Gen. Diet. II, 561), that Isaac Jones, son of Isaac of New HaYen,_
was b. Dec. 23, 1702 ; and Rev. Isaac Jones, of Litchfield, Conn., himself a member ot
the New Haven family, when writing, some years before 1850, to Miss Sophia Jones,
a sister of Hon. Anson Jones, M.D., cx-president of the Republic of Texas; referred to
this Isaac Jones, giving for his birth the same date given by Mr. Savage, and saying
that " he lived and died in Savbrook," and assuming "that he was the grandfather of
Miss Sophia Jones's father. Here began the kinks in this pedigree, and Hon. Anson
Jones, M.D., though lie saw the discrepancy, and tried to explain it, seemp never to
have found the true solution of the difficulty. He died Jan. 9, 1858, and from hi3
papers his son, Cromwell Anson Jones, when not more than twenty years old, took
the defective pedigree which he furnished to Rev. Mr. Dwight, for the Strong Gene-
alogy. '

196 Notes on Books. [October,

NOTES ON BOOKS.

The Seaver Family. A Genealogy of Robert Seaver of Roxbury, Mass., and some
OF HIS Descendants. By William Blake Tr.\sk. Boston : David Clapp & Son,
1872. Small 4°, pp. 52. (Edition of 150 copios— reprinted from the N. E. Gen. and
Hist. Register, for July, 1872).

This is a handsome print, in the quarto form, which to us (it may be a fancy) seems
the most appropriate for a genealogical publication, and challenges no criticism as to
contents, arrangement, etc. Its biographical portions are carefully written and of con-
siderable interest — and the appendix contains an account of the possessions of Robert
Seaver, the emigrant, with an abstract of his will ; also, abstracts of the wills and inven-
tories of a number of his descendants. The preface contains an intimation that " should
the members of the family feci inclined to concentrate their efforts, a more extended
and valuable genealogy and history might be produced." If they knew how creditably
they already "ajjpear in this little work (which is confined chiefly to a few of the
branches of Caleb, Joshua and Nathaniel); the Seavers, it would seem, might well
avail themselves of the services of so excellent a genealogist as Mr. Trask, to secure
such a " more extended genealogy" of their name.

H. R. s.

Ancestrt/ and Arms of Grisivold, is the heading of a delicately printed sheet, from the
press of barry M. Gardner, of Brooklyn, N. Y., giving tlie outline of the Gi'iswold
family, of Malvern Hall, County Warwick, England, as related in Burke, Banks and
Jiohson ; togetlier with a brief outline of the American branches therefrom descended.
Tiie author,'"Mr. Stephen M. Griswold, of Brooklyn, L. I., says. " the work of preparing
the foregoing record has been somewhat arduous and expensive, but nut without its
pleasure." The latter part of the sentence we can appreciate, better than the first — as
the record which this sheet gives, is but the merest figment of th.at already given in
several published works— adding nothing to what they already contain — and not even
connecting with, or tracing down to (as lar as we can see), the present generation, or ihe
compiler himself. He offers it as " a clear and concise arrangement" of the family^an
opinion from which any one who sees it will promptly dissent. The Griswold arms,
emblazoned at the top of the sheet, is a very fine specimen of color printing — and the
whole thing, though faulty as a genealogy, gives evidence of a love of fnmihi on the
part of Mr. G., which induces us to express a wish that he will set himself seriously to
work to prepare a genealogy which shall be worthy of one of the noblest families which
ever peopled the colony "of Connecticut — a family which affords an enviable field of
research, and which, as he well knows, need not to go back to Knglish soil for bright
exemplars of its excellence. With no personal knowledge of its author, but with a
lively interest in his subject, we have ventured to speak our minds plainly concerning
his work; which, otherwise, as being a private publication, might perhaps be con-
sidered as exempt from criticism.

II. R. s.

History of the Indian Tribes of Hudson's River; their OriCxIN, Manners and
Customs, Tribal and Sub-triisal Organizations, Wars, Treaties, etc., etc. By E.
M. Ruttenber. Albany. J. Munsell., 1872. 8vo., pp. 415.

The industrious author of the " History of Newbui-gh," and other works connected
Avith localities on the Hudson River, has found another and com]iaratively new field of
labor, and modestly submits this book " to the judgment of the public, with a desire that
the author may be iost in the theme which he has presented." Not only, he says, "had
the history of the Indians who occupied the Valley of Hudson's River, never been
written, but the incidental references to them, in the histories of nations more promi-
nent at a later period, treating them as mere fragmentary bands, without organization
or political position among the aboriginal nations, being regarded as erroneous, the in-
quiry involved the rejection, to a very great extenf, of the conclusions of others, and
the investigation and aualyzation of original sources of information." The result, as
embodied in the voliune before us, is measurablj^ successful and certainly very interest-
ing. The narrative is vigorous and attractive, his annotations numerous and satisfac-
tory, and his avknowledg-iiient of the use made of others' labors is scrupulously exact.
Tomany a family fireside, and many a student of our local history, these pages will
bring pleasure and desirable knowledge. The " get up " of the volume is attractive, al-
though most of the illustrations as e old friends, and some of them appear to have nearly
outlived their usefulness. h. r. s.

For further Book Notes see Third and Fourth pages of cover.

1872.]

Announcements.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

197

Additions and Corrections to the List of American Genealogies in Preparation
IN July jSTo. of " Record."

Cheshire,
England.

ORIGIN. ADDRESS OF COMPILER.

Providence, R. I. Henry B. Athcrton, Esq., Nashua,

- N. H.
Gen. Plumphrey, of Dor-")

Chester, Mass. (1635), and ! Henry B. Atlierton, Esq.,
his brother or son, James, j Nashua, N. H.
of Lancaster, Mass., 1(553. J
R. I.; N. C; Georgia; Va.; W. P. Garrison, P. O. Box, 6732,
New York City.
Geo. S. Burton, 81 Franklin st.,
Boston, Mass.

Dale, Boston, Mass.

Abner Dickinson, Glastonbury,

Conn.
G. Brown Goode, A. B., "\Ves-
leyan Univ., Middletown, Conn.
Geo!^ A. Gordon, 30 Fourth st.,

Lowell, Mass.
John II. Gould, Topsfield, Mass.
Henry B. Atherton, Esq.,

Nashua, N. H.
Henry B. Atlierton, Esq.,

Nashua, N. H.
Daniel Hough, Indianapolis, Ind.
Dr. Franklin B. Hough, Lowville,
N. Y.
Daniel Hough, Indianapolis, Ind.
Henry B. Atherton, Esq.,

Nashua, N. H.
S. Whitney Phcenix, 22 W. 23d
St. N. Y. City.

Dale, Boston, Mass.

\ Dr. J. Stockton Hough, 203
] 20i'3 Walnut st., Phila., Pa.
Henry B. Atherton, Esq.,

Nashua, N. IL
Ed. C. Marshall, New York City.
S. Whitney Phoenix, 22 W. 2od
St., N. Y. City.

The Buckingham Genealogy, by Rev. F. W. Chapman, of Rocky Hill, Conn., is now
ready for delivery.

Collective Works.
GoRHAM, Me. — A series of articles upon the early settlers of this town is appearing in
the Portland Tramcript. Hamblen, Gorham, and other families are mentioned.

We also take the liberty of jirinting the following extracts from a letter received from
R. A. Brock, of Richmond, A^a., whose initials were erroneously given in the July
number of the Record, as R. C. :

" I have quite a mass of genealogical matter which I have been some years in gathering,
but much of it is of an unsatisfactory character. Though representatives of our old and
prominent families of this State have felt sufficient pride in ancestry in many instances
to attempt what they considered genealogies, yet their labors have almost invariably
appeared in the form of " family trees," and are not only indefinite as to name, giving
oftenest but a single Christian name (though there be more than one), and that a famiUar
abbreviation or " nickname;" but they are also almost entirely deficient in dates ; such
can afford but a ground work to the genealogist.

" I possess information, more or less extended, of the family names of Randolph, Boiling,
Bland, Murray, Jefferson, Stith, Overton, Carr, Wimton, Pleasants, Maury, Fo7itaine,
Garland, Dupuy, Carson, Rayland, Nelson, and others.

family.
Arminyton,

Atherton,

Benson,

Burton,

Dale,
Dickinson,

Goode,

Gordon,

Gould,
Haskell,

Hoar,
Hough,

Huff,

Ives,

Puce nix,

Richardson,

Stockton,

Watkins,

Ward,
Whitney,

(Columbia), Pa.
Lynn, Mass., and Wilton,

N. H.
Massacliusetts,
Conneciicut,

Virginia, 1640,

Exeter, N. H.

Topsfield, Mass.,
Massachusetts,

Massachusetts,

) Buck's Co., Penna.
) New London, Conn.,

Connecticut,
Maine; N. J.; N. Y.

Massachusetts,
\ Long Island, then
I Princeton, N. J.

Massachusetts,

Connecticut,
Norwalk, Conn.,

198 Announcements. [October,

" Though I am woi'king almost alone, and I have but one friend or coadjutor of like
tastes here (Mr. Thomas H. Wynne, whose attention is claimed by everytliing likely to
develop the history of our loved old State), and consequently have but little of the aid
or facilities enjoyed by the accomplished genealogists of your own city and of Boston;
yet I love the pursuit so well, that the genealogy of my own State at least shall have at
my hands all that an indefatigable zeal may accomplish. Whatever I may be so fortu-
nate as to complete will greatly gratify me, and though I may fail to perform all that I
may desire, the knowledge that my fragments may aid others, will console me. * *

" Some years since I copied the epitaphs entire in our old St. John's Episcopal church-
yard here, and have since made copies of the vestry books, commencing with the year
1730, and parish registry. (The vestry book 1730-73, with an introduction and notes,
is no^ in press.) The first, excepting a hiatus, 1773-1789, extends to the present
time. The registry commences with this century. * *

"Though the families of my own State claim my special attention, yet I may inciden-
tally become possessed of information of those of other States ; whatever I might have,
it would give me great pleasure to render to those needing it."

Mrs. DE Salts nee Miss Harriet A. Bainbridge, Genealogist and Herald, in Lon-
don, who continues her professional labors under her maiden name, at her Literary
Agency, 136 Gower Street. Euston Square, has lately discovered the birthplace of
John Eliot, the apostle to the Lidians, his mother's baptism, the marriage of his father,
and his grandfather's death. He comes of the old Essex family of Kliots, who origi-
nally, and at a very early period, settled there from Devonshire. Miss B. expects to
have the pedigree quite perfect after October.

Miss Bainbridge is doing the Fitch pedigree for the Fitches of England, and has
many notes of that family ; also of Grefienried, Perkins, Page, Bolton, Seymour, War-
ner, Waters and Webster.

OBITUARY NOTES.

Hi'NT, Charles Havens. — The announcement of the death of this gentleman brought
profound sorrow to the hearts of a large number of friends and acquaintances,
and calls for more than a passing notice, ifle was born on the 4th of September, 1824,
flt Killawog, N. Y., and was the eldest of six children of Dr. Samuel M. Hunt, and his
wife Maria (dau. of Merodach) Havens, of that place. His father, Dr. Samuel, was
the third son (b. 1798) of John Hunt, of Marathon, N. Y., and Lydia (Mallory) his
wife ; and this John Hunt was the eldest son (b. 1765) of Dr. Japheth Hunt of Shef-
field, who, in 17oG, with others, deeded Indian lands there ; was a surgeon in the Rev-
olutionary Army ; entered the valley of Tioughnioga, with his family, in canoes, in
1794, and was among the first actual settlers of Marathon. He studied the profession
of law, and commenced its practice in this city about twenty-five years ago ; his su-
perior learning, industry and talents soon winning for him an increasing and enviable
reputation, as well as the esteem and admiration of the leading members of the bar.
On the 5th of April, 1855, he married Anna De Peyster Livingston, daughter of Wil-
liam Livingston, a native of Long Island. Doctor Daniel, and Charles H. Livingston,
the lawyei% were also her brothers. From about 1857 to 1861, Mr. Hunt assisted
Theodore Sedgwick, Jr., as District Attorney, for the Southern District of New York,
and in consequence of the illness and subsequent death of Mr. S., much of the labor and
responsibility of the ofiice devolved upon him, and was always attended to with scrupu-
lous painstaking and ability. In his legal course, also, he was associated with the late
Surro"-ate, Alex. W. Bradford, John Van Buren, Esq., and others occupying marked
positions in the legal profession.

Notwithstanding the pressure of professional duties, he found time for literary pur-
suits, ])ro]>nring, at the request of the publishers, several articles for Appldons American
E„riirl,,j„ii;(i. He was also the author of a biography of Edward Livingston, which
apjii'and in 1864, and met with the approbation of the literary public, both at home
and abroad. It is justly estimated as a model American biography, and as its author,
Mr. Hunt, is best known to the world. He had also made considerable progress toward
preparing a biography of Martin A'an Buren, whose papers had, for that purpose,
been placed in his hands. Initial chapters of this work he read, by request, before
this Society in November last, and they gave promise of a most valuable and fruitful con-
tribution to the personal and political history of New York State. But the intervals
of leisure from his arduous professional duties had, however, been for several years too
umch broken in upon by his failing health to hope for an early completion of the

1872.] Obit nary Xoics. 199

iindertakino-. His lecture on tlio Amen/ tics of the Buy, delivered before the Law School
of the New York University, in the fall of 1871, was highly commended by those who
heard it, as a most graceful and entertaining production.

As an officer of tlie Association of the Bar of tliis City, Mr. Hunt's advice and labors
in procuring evidence of the corruption of the Judges were effective and important. As
a member of the Association's Librarj' Committee, his rare scholarship and good judg-
ment did them good service in their purchases ; and his virtues were happily com-
memorated in a speech by his friend Osborn E. Bright, at a meeting of that body, on
the evening of the 24th September. He was also an honored member of the " Century
Club."

The estimation in which he was held by all who came (even ever so slightly) within
the range of his influence and accpiaintance, is happily expressed by the following ex-
tract from a note written by a gentleman of this city, and of his own profession :

" I know that in the profession he was esteemed a sound judicious, counsellor, a man
of high tone and stainless integrity, and that his name was spoken of in connection
with "judicial appointments, with more of desire than of hope on the part of those
who had the honor of the profession at heart. In his studies upon literary subjects,
he was most thorough and painstaking, and too modestly diffident, I often thought, to
undertake many things which he would have performed admirably. I know no one
on whose judgment 1 should have relied more full\' in any strait requiring either pro-
fessional advice or counsel as to conduct. But for his constant ill healtli, his many
high qualities of mind and cliaracter must have made him as conspicuously honored
by the community as he was highly esteemed by tlie small circle of his intimates."

Honored and admired hy a large circle of attached friends, his life was all too short
for their hopes.

Exhaustion, caused by the heat of the weather, was the immediate cause of his death,
which took place at Cornwall, on the Hudson, on Sunday, the 7th July, 1872, in the
forty- eigh til year of his age.

Mr, Hunt leaves a widow and three children, viz., Livingston, b. May 2, 1856 ;
Charles Warren, b. May 19, 1858 ; and Cornelia De P., b. March 23, 18G1. "

H. E. S.

Lawrence, Watson Effingham, died at Newtown, L. I., September 16, 1872. He
was the son of Effingham and Elizabeth (Watson) Lawrence, and lineally descended
from William Lawrence, one of the original patentees of Flushing. He was born in
the City of New York, August 13th, 1788, and married Januarj^ 4th, "1810, Augusta
Maria, daughter of John Nicoll, Esq , of New Haven Conn. In 1808, he succeeded his
father and his uncle, John B. Lawrence, in the wholesale di'ug business, at No. 195 Pearl
street, next door below the corner of Maiden Lane, but continued that business only about
one year, when he removed to No. 250 Pearl street, and engaged in the dry goods jobbing
business, with Epenetus Piatt, under the lirm of Lawrence & Piatt. In 1815, their partner-
ship was dissolved, and Mr. Lawrence, in the following year, associated himself with
Henrj' Walworth, in the dry goods importing business, under the lirm of W. E. Law-
rence <fe Co., Mr. Walworth residing in England, and representing the house there.
Their partnership terminated in 1819, when Mr. Lawrence removed to Flushing, where
he resided for several years. In 1825, he was proposed as a candidate for State Sena-
tor from that district, but he declined the honor, having made arrangements to return
to New York City, to which place he shortly afterwards removed, and became associ-
ated with his friend and kinsman, Mr. Charles Lawton, then a distinguished banker and
broker, in Wall street; but the financial disasters of 1827 terminated this connection.
About this period the attention of Mr. Lawrence was called by his friend Judge Wright,
the engineer who had been employed by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, in
the survey of the route proposed for the canal, to the apparently superior quality of
the beds of limestone, near Rosendale, in Ulster County. Acting upon the hint, Mr.
Lawrence made experiments, and ascertained the valuable character of this stone, for
the manufacture of hj-draulic cement, and at once engaged all liis time and means in
such manufacture, and through his personal friends who were at the time employed as
eno-ineers in the construction of many of the Government Works and Fortifications,
succeeded in obtaining valuable contracts, and in introducing his " Rosendale Hydrau-
lic Cement," into general use. He became the founder and proprietor of Lawrenceville.
in Ulster County. Up to the very time of the commencement of the sudden and brief
illness which preceded his death, 'he was actively and vigorously engaged in the con-
struction of improvements intended to develop more Isygely his manufacturing opera-
tions at this place.

\

200 Obitnary Notes. [October, 1872.

Jlr. La-(\Tcnce, had for many years before his death, taken great interest in genealog-
ical and antiquarian researches, relative to the Lawrence family, its various branches
and connections. His laudable jiride of ancestry made him sensitive under the
strictures and criticisms upon the Lawrence I'edigree, published in the January num-
ber of the " Rkcord." His pungent and forcible rei)ly to that article, evincing his ex-
tensive reading and his great familiarity with the subject as published in the July num-
ber (p. 121, &c..), will not have been overlooked or forgotten by the readers of the
Record. He was a devout christian, and a prominent, active and useful member of the
Pir>testiint Episcopal Church, the offices of Vestryman, Warden and Treasurer in
which he had repeatedly held. Ever cheerful, sociable and amiable, his presence and
conversation were a pleasure and delight to all with whom he came in contact. His
death creates a vacancy in the ranks of our " old merchants " which will be sadly lamented
by the few survivors of those gentlemen of the old school. He v.as the father of eleven
children, six of whom survive him.

"Ward, Henry Hall — This leading member of one of the best known and most
hi"hly esteemed families of New York, died at Saratoga Springs, on 2lth of August.
alt"er a short but painful illness. Mr. AVard was a grandson of Colonel Ward, of
Rhode Island, whom he represented in the venerable Revolutionary Order of the Cin-
cinnati, of which society he has been for some years past the Treasurer. He was the
son of Henry Ward and Eliza Hall, a cousin of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, of Boston, and
of Mr Samuel Ward, of Gen. Wm. G. Ward, Charles Henry Ward and Col. John Ward,
and a nephew of the late J. Prescott Hall. Born in the city of New York, in 1820.
Mr. Henry Ward took his degree in 1888, at Columbia College, and shortly afterwards
entered on the study of the law with his uncle, Mr. J. Prescott Hall. He formed a
partnership with ilr.'G. Wolcott Gibbes, the author of the interesting and valuable
life of Oliver Wolcott, and for some years devoted himself to his professinn. But a
forensic life ill agreed with his innate abhorrence of publicity and of conflict, and he
o-ladly availed Inmself of ihe opportunity which came to him in 1848 of establishing
himself in the hereditary calling of his family as a member of (Wm. G., Chas. H., and
Henry H.) the banking firm of Ward & Co.. at 54 Wall street, of which he was the
senior partner at the lime of his death. For more than twenty years he there pursued
the even tenor of his financial way, respected and esteemed by all with whom he was
associated. For many years he was a member of the Stock Exchange. The Board of
Brokers, in whose splendid hall the portrait of his uncle, Mr. John Ward, occupies a
conspicuous place, will doubtless pay due lionor to his memory. He was also a Direc-
tor in the National Fire Insurance Company, of this city, for upwards of twenty-five
years. But it is in the social life of New York, that the presence of this natural gen-
tleman, this kindly and courteous and considerate man of the world, will most be
missed.' He was a gentleman of liberal culiure and refined taste, and shared his
mother's love of the fine arts, their late residence being filled with a choice collection of
paintinos, books, and articles of verln. For seventeen years Mr. Ward presided over the
New York Club, we believe it may be truly said, without making an enemy or losing
a friend. He had a passionate aud highly cultivated love of music, and it seemed that
the iars'and discords of ordinary lite were as odious to him as dissonances in his
favo'rile art. The passing away of such a member fi'om our Metropolitan society is in
its way a calamity. Any one of fifty lucky speculations may give us in twenty-four
hours a new millionaire. But a true gentlem"an, whose influence is useful in exact pro-
portion to its unobtrusiveness, is like 'a tree, the work of native juices and of slow ma-
turino- time. Although dying at the comparatively early age of fifty-two, Mr. Ward
has left lew survivors of whom it will be said that their lives were equally fortunate.

MJBJiJEI).

BILL— EARLE.— In Brooklyn, N. Y., on June 12, 18*72, by Rev. Dr. John F. Bigelow
and Rev, Dr. Ingraham E. Bill, of St. John, New Brunswick, Ledyard Bill to Miss
SorniE R. E^rle.

Mr. bill was one of the organizers and early trustees of tins society, and its members
sincerely tender their congratulatioi.s upon his marriage.— [Ed.]

DE SALIS—BAINBRIDGE.— Married in London, 11th April, 18*72, at St. George's
Church Hanover Square, Mr. William John de Salis, of the War Oftice, a descendant
of the cadet branch of the ancient house of the Count de Salis, of the Island of
Rhodes naturalized in Enghuul,, to Miss Harriet Ann Bainbridge, daughter of the
late Henry Bainbrid!:e, Esq., of the ancient house of Bainbridge of Westmoreland,
settled there belore the Conquest.

Vol. 3.

No. 1.

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JANUARY, 1871.-CONTENTS

Notes on the Lawrenoe PeihcxRee— By W II 'widimorp F,n V-

The Bartow PEDmREE-Bv ^. P J5 i 'y ■ ^i- ^v /atmoi e, Jisq 20

—Contributed by Rev. Charles W. Bnird garrison, i^. Y

New loRK Marriages, PROM THE Friends' RFrnRT.« m;.' Pittt .r.^, ' A ' ^^
nicated by TF.m„i ,W;i iV'i. ifi "^"^ Records op PniLADELPuiA-Commu-

Notes AND QuERiEslMatthias Aspden; Edmund Burke • Sir Francis Drake •
Old Fort Sduiyler (Utica); the New London Histor cal Socieu' ?homas
the Strong Genealoo^y ; Rev. Timothy Symmes ^ '

Announcements op Genealogies, Biographies, and Loc\l Histories '

New Members ELECTED-See cover, pao-e 3 J-ocal niSTORiEs

Donations Recently Received— See cover pao-e 3

Members op the SociETY-Honorary, Life, Cor^esponding-See cover, page 4.

The object of this Society is^^^^^^aud preservT^;;;;^;;;;;;;;;;;;;^ f,r as practicable) Genealogical
mograph.caI and flistoricU matter, relating for thojmost par,, though not exclusively, to the State of Ne«

A Library has been commenced, already containing many works of great value to 'the genealogical stu-
dei.f ; which, by donation, exchange, and otherwise, is rapidly increasing.

The stated meetings of the Society are held on the second and fonrthlturday of each month (excepting
Jnly, August and September), at half-past seven o'clock p. m., at the Mott M.mouiai. Ha.., 64 Madison
Avenue, New York. At the meeting on the .econd Saturday, papers will be read or addresses delivered
The meeting on the fourth Saturday will be of a business and conversationaUcharacter. These meetings are
open to the public. a "* =

Membership.-Por admission to the Society, the candidate must be nominated by a member, in writin.. ■
be approved by the Board of Trustees, and voted in at a regular meeting. The Initiation fee is Five dollaiV
and lieszdent Membership requires the paymenr,annually, of Five dollars. The Life Membership fee (in
lieu of all annual asses.^ments) is Fifty dollars. The Clerks of the several Counties and Towns of the State
are members of this Society ex-officio.

The '•' PiECORT) " loill be found on sale at the 3Iott Memorial
Hall :— Volume One, with Index, Priee One Dollar ; Volu7ne Ttvo, with
Index, Price Two Dollars; Volume Three, No. One, Fifty Cents.

MEMBERS

ELECTED. SINCE THE LAST ISSUE OF THE "RECORD.
RESIDENT. 1 HONORARY MEMBER.

MALLORY, GEORGE R. - - - New York City.

SCUDDER, IIEXRY J. - - - - New York City.

SWAN, REV. BEN.J. L. - - - - Oyster Bay. L. I.

SWAN, oris D. .-.--. Now York City.

SMITH, EDMUND TIIOS. - - - St. James, L. I.

SPRAGUE, WILLIAM B. - - - D.D., LL.D.,

Albany, New York.

CORRESPONDING MEMBER.

SPOONER, THOMAS Reading,©.

DON^TIOISrS TO TECE SOCIETY

SINCE THE LAST ISSUE.
From Roderick H. Burnham, Longineadow, Mass.—'VXvi Biirnham Family, by R. II. Burnham, 8vo,

Hartford. 1871. ^

From Slkii Dean, Stoneham, Mass.—A brief History of the Town of Stoueham,.by Silas Dean ; and two

l)amplilets.
From Ilev. B. F. De Costa. JSF. T. Citij— The Moabite Stone, by B. P. De Costa, 8vo. 1871.
FroDi Henry T. Drowiie. N'. Y. fj/y.— Charter. By-Laws. &c.. of Swan Point Cemetery, Svo.
From E. Elliot, MD.,y. Y. «/■//.— Valentine's Manual for the Common Council, for 18.53, 12mo.
From the E.i>:ex I/istitute, Salem, J/«.ts.- Bulletin of tlie Esse.x: Institute, vols. 2 and .3, nos. 1 to 5, Historical

Collections of the Essex Institute, vols. 9, 10, and 11, part 1 (inexchangeV Upham's Memoir of Francia

Pealiody ; Streeter's Account of Salem Newspapers, 176S to 185() ; and other pamphlets.
From Edward Jacob Foster, M.D., Charlestowii. Mass.— The Family ot Foster, of Charlestown, Mass., Svo.
From S. Hastings Grant, N. Y. CJ/y.— Henry Warde. a Pedigree.
From Samuel A. Green, M. D., Boston.— The Story of a Famous Book, &c., by Samuel A. Green, and

Bibliography of the Mass. Historical Society, by Samuel A. Green, Svo; and ore other pamphlet.
From TK F. Holcombe. M. D., N. Y. Citij.-Vhul Annual Report of the Department ot Public Parks of N. Y.

Cit\-. Svo. 1871. Special Report on Immigration, by Edward Young. 8vo, 1871 ; and 28 pamphlets.
Fropi 'Joseph J. Howard, io/ifton.— Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica, August and September, 1871

(in excliange).
From m. Bev. W. I. Kip, San Francisco, 6'a/.— Historical Sketches, of the Kip Family, of Kipsburg, and

Kip's Bay. New Y'ork, Svo, 1871, 2 copies.
From John S. Lawrence. New York City.— The Historical Magazine. N. S. vols. 1 to 7, complete, in numbers.
From E. P. Magonn, Hudson, N. F.— First Three Bulletins of the Class of 1864. Union College.
From Chaiies B. Moore, N. Y. 6'i/:y.— Mauuscript Volume of Funeral Sermons of Rev. Nathaniel Iluntting, of

Eastliampton. L. I., 16mo. 1721-1735: and one newspaper.
From the New England Historic Genealogical Society.— The ^e\v England Historical and Genealogical

Register, for October, 1871.
From Hon. George W. Paschal, Washington, D. C— Ninety-four Years Agnes Paschal, by G. W. Paschal, 12mo.
From Capt. George Henry Preble, U. S. Navy.— In Memoriam John Cos, 1795-1871, and Henry Oxnard

Prelile. 1847-1871. Svo.
F7-om Edwin B. Purple, N. Y. 6'i/y.— Memoir of Col. Benjamin Tallmadge, prepared by himself, Svo, 1858.

Tlie Memoir and Journals of Rev. Paul Coffin. D.D., by ryrus Woodward, Svo, ia55.
From Samuel S. Purple, M.D., N. Y. 6'i/y.— Letters of Dr. Richard Hill and his Children. Svo. Phil. 1854.

Memoir of Sir John Leveritt. Hon. John Leveritt. &c., Svo, Boston, 1856. Memoir of Rev. Wm. Robin-
son, of Stoniugton, Conn.. &c.. Svo, N. Y'.. 1859. Life and Time, a Birthday Memoiial. by Abraham Peters,

D.D. 12mo. New Y'ork, 1866. History of Thomaston. Rockland, and So. Thomaston, Me., ty Cyrus Eaton.

2 vols.. lr2mo. Hallowell.
From the Quarter master- General U. S. A.. Washington. D. C— Roll of Honor. No. 26, Svo.
From Charles Rau, New York City.— M.emo\\- of C. T. P. Von Martins, by Charles Ran, Svo.
From Caleli T. Bowe, Neiv York C'i^y.— Catalogue of the Library of the American Bible Society, with

Appendix. Svo.
From Elliot Sandford, Netv York City.— Three Pamphlets, College Catalogues, &c.
F>-om Enoch Sanford. Bnynham, i/«.?.<.— Taunton Municipal Register for 1870. Svo.

From F. Seeger, M. I)., New York C'i/?/.— Hahnemann Hospital Reports, edited by Drs. Seeger and Hunt, Svo.
From the State HlHorical Society of Wisconsin. — 16th Annual Report ot the Society; also an Address by Moses

.^l. Strong, Svo
From Thomas Stewardson. Jr.. Germantown. Pa.— Succession List of Matthias Aspden's Heirs and Kindred ;

also a Facsimile of the Will of Matthias Aspden.Dec. 6, 1791.
From Henry B. Stiles. 3[.D., New York City —Vindication of Vol. 1, of the Vt. Hist. Soc. Collns., by Hiland

Hall. Genealogy of part of the Ripley Family. 7th Report of the Prospect Park Commissioners. "Prime'.s

History of Long Island, 12mo, N. Y.. 1845.
From S. Edward' Stiles, 31. D., Brooklyn, N. F.— 14 Volumes of the Brooklyn Directory, 1849-65 ; and 3

]).^mphlels.
From ir. //. Coventry Waddell, Ne^v York City.— The Genealogical Registry, Forms, etc.
From Hon. A. Wakeman. New York City. — Debates in the Convention on the Adoi)tiou of the New York

State Constitution of 1846, Svo.
Frotn B. S. WiUiams. Uticu. New York.—T>r. M. M. Bagg's Discourse on the Men of Old Fort Schuvler.
From Alerander Winchell, LL. D., Ann Arbor, J/icA.— Genealogy of the Family of Winchell, in America,

Svo, 1869.

NOTE.

The Publication Committee invite the contribittion of family genealogies, but will
have to confine all articles upon such subjects to the first four generations, and to limit the
space to about eiorht pages. Additional pages will be given, and the line brought dewn to
any later generation, upon the expense of inserting these pages being assumed by the col^-
tributor.

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HONORARY.

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SAMUEL G. DRAKE Boston, Mass.

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CLARKSON, M.\TTHE\V New York City.

CLARKSON, WILLIAM New York City.

COLES, WILLIAM P New York City.

ELIOT, ELLSWORTH New York City.

JAY. MissELIZ. CLARKSON... New York City.

LIVINGSTON, CHARLES L New York City.

LIVINGSTON, JOHNSTON New York City.

MACY, SILVANUS J New York City.

MERRITT. DOUGLAS New York City

MOORE, CHARLES B New York City.

MUNSELL, JOEL Albany, N. Y.

WARNER, L. P New York City.

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BAGG, MATTHEW D New York City.

BAILEY, JAMES M New York City.

BANCROFT, JOHN M New York City.

BARLOW, SAMUEL B New York City.

BARTOW, EVELYN P New York City.

BETTS, BEVERLY R New York City

BREV'OORT, J. CARSON Brooklyn, N. Y'.

COGGESHALL. HENRY G New York City.

COGSWELL, W. L New York City.

CUTTING. WALTER I New York City.

DE POREST, HENRY G New York City.

DE LANCEY, EDWARD F New York City.

DWIGHT, BENJAMIN W Clinton, N.Y.

DUMONT. ROBERT S Morristowu, N. J.

FELT, WILLARD L New York City.

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GARDNER, HENRY M Brooklyn, N. Y.

GRANT, S. HASTINGS New York City.

HAND, CLIFFORD A New York City.

HARPER, W. WALTON New Y'ork City.

HATCH, ROSWELL D New York City.

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HOLCOMBE. WM. FRED New York City.

HOLTON, DAVID P New York City.

HOLTON, Mits. PRANCES K...New York City.

HOWLAND. BENJ. J New York City.

HUMPHREYS. FREDERICK.. . .New York City.

JOHNSON, WOOLSEY New York City.

KELLY, M'lLLIAM Rhinebeck, N. Y.

KING. JAMES T New York City.

KNOX. ALEXANDER New York City.

LATTING. JOHN J New York City.

MALLORY, GEORGE B New York City.

MARSHALL, JONATHAN New York City.

MYERS, T. BAILEY New York City.

NICOLL. EDWARD H New York City.

NICOLL. HENRY New York City.

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PAINK, HENRY D New York City.

PETTY, JOSEPH H New York City.

PIERREPONT, HENRY E Brooklyn. N. Y.

PURDY. ALFRED E. M .New York City.

PUKPLE, EDWIN R New York City.

PURPLE, SAMUEL S New Y'ork City.

RAYNOLDS, CHARLES T New York City.

REYNOLDS, W. A Rochester, N. Y.

SANDFORD, ELLIOT New York City.

SCUDDKR. HENRY J New York City.

SHEAR. Mhs. LEROY N New York City.

SMITH, EDMUND T New York City.

STAFFORD. MAP.TIN H New York City.

STILES, HENRY R New York City.

STILES, S. EDWARD Brooklyn, N. Y.

SWAN, BENJAMIN I- Oyster Bay, N. Y.

SWAN, OTIS D New York City.

TUTTLE, GEORGE F New York City.

VAN RENSSELAER, P. L New Y'ork Ciiy.

WADDELL, W. C. H New York City.

WAKEMAN, ABRAM New York City.

WEEKS, JOHN A New York City.

WINSLOW, ALMERIN HENRY ChicaRO, 111.

WOOD, IS AAC F New York City.

YOUNGS. THOMAS F New York City.

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ND J3

ENEALOGICAL and BIOGRAPHICAL

Devoted to the Interests of American
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.ssued quarterly.

April, 1872.

PUBLISHED FOR THE SOCIETY,

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PAGE.

John Chambers, o.\e of the Justices of thk Province of New York — By E. B. O Callag-

han, M. I)., --------.. 57

Booge, OR BoGUE Genealogy; with Notes by Z>. Williams Patterson, - - - 62

Abraham Lincoln, and Lincoln Records in Pennsylvania — By William John Potts, - - 69

Anniversary Address, Delivered before the Society, February 24, 1872 — By David Parsotis

Holton, M. B., -------... 72

Contributions to the History of the Ancient Dutch Families of Albany ; Cuyler, Douw,

Gansovoort, Lansing — ^y Jonathan Pearson, A. M. - - - - - 81

Public Records of England, Contained in the Record House in London — By Charts A.

Cole, ------..... 85

New York Marriage Licenses— Contributed by E. B. O'Callaghan, M. D., - - 91

Original French War Letter, with Notes, - - - - - - - 1)4

The Society's Procehdings — January 18, January 27, February 10, February 24, BJarch 9,

and 23, - - - - - - - - - - - 96

Notes on Books. — Historical Notes on the Kip Family; Gardiner's Chronicles of Easthaiup-
ton, N. Y.; Winchell Family Genealogy; Sanford's History of Berkley, Mass.; Strong
Family Genealogy, by Prof. B. W. Dwiglit; The "New England Historical and Genea-
logical Register" for January, 18'72. ...... 9y

Notes and (Queries, — Cromwell; Drake; Freeholders of Schenectady (p. 71); Ingraham ;
Jones; Lawrence; Lupardus ; Temple; Vandyck, Van Dyke, or Vandikc ; Van Schel-
hiyne ..-....-..- loi

Announckmknts ok Genealogies, Etc. ..... . lOo

Obituary— Hon. William Kelly, Hon. Lilly Eaton .... 104

Donations Recently Received, see cover, page 3.

Members of the Society — Corresponding — see cover, page 4.

Officers (jf the Society, for the year 18Y2 — see cover, page 4.

The object of this Society is to collect and preserve (also to publish, as far as practicable,)
-Genealogical, Biograplucal and Historical matter relating, for the most part, though not exclu-
sively, ur"~^'''-^*^^-''te of New York.

A library has beeu'conimei.i.eu, al"'^Mdv contaii:i:ig many works of great value to the genea-
logical student; which, by donation, exchange and otherwise, is rapidly increasing.

The stated meetings of the Society are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month,
(excepting July, August and September), at half-past seven o'clock, P. M., at the Mott Memorial
Hall, 64 Madison Avenue, New York. At the meeting on the second Saturday, papers will be
read or addresses delivered. The meeting on the fourth Saturday will be of a business and con-
versaiional character. These meetings are open to the public.

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in writing; be approved by the Board of Trustees, and voted in at a regidar meeting. The initia-
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The Life Membership fee (in lieu of all annual assessments) is Fifty dollars. The (-h-rks of the
several Counties and Towns of the States are members of this Society ex officio.

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DON^TIOIS^S TO THE SOCIETY

SINCE THE LAi>T ISSUE.
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Catalogues, and Yale College Obituary Record, 187(;-71.
From Messrs. Chase & Town, Philadelphia.— Tha American Historical Record, vol. 1, Noa. 1 tx) 3,

(Jan., Feb., and March, 1872), 4to.
From Robert Clarke, Cincinnati, 0.— Ohio Valley Histo.ical Miscellanies, 1871 ; McBride's Pioneer
Biography, Vol. 2; Fourth Reunion of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland;
Kansas, her Resources, <fec., by Wayne Griswold; Oration on the Life and Character of
Gen. George H.Thomas, by Gen. Garfield; Funeral Sermons on Noah Leviugs, D. D., and
Mrs. Ann Amelia Andrews; and 12 Pamphlets.
From llieodore W. Dwight, N. Y. City.—T\^Q History of the Descendants of Elder John

Strung, of Northampton, Mass., by Benjamin W. Dwight. 2 vols., 8vo. Albany, 1871.
From WiUardL. Felt, New York 07*/.— Sixty-sixth Anniversary Celebration of the New England

Society in the City of New York, Dec. 22. 1871.
From Edward Jacob Foster, M.D., Charlestown, i»/a*-s.— Family of Foster, of Charlestown, Mass. 8vo.
From David L. Gardiner, Fort Richmond, S. I., N. l^— Chronicles of Easthampton. Suffolk

County, L. I. 8vo.
From Wvi. Frederic Holcombe, M.D., New York C%— Proceedings of 2d and 3d Annual Conven-
tions of the Am. Inst, of Architects. 4to. pamphlet.
From Mr. Me, of the Claremont Manufacturing Co., Claremont, N. /^.—Walton's Vermont Registtu-,

1872, 16mo. ; The New Hampshire Register, 1872. 16mo.
From J. J. Latting, New York City.— Gnn's Index to .Advertisements for Next of Kin, Heirs at

Law, <fec. Parts 1 to 6, and 1 Mag.
From Silvanus J. Maey, New York Ci7^.-The Visitation of Leicestershire, in 1619, by Lenuard &

Vincent; and, The Visitation of Rutland in 1618, by Camden.
From Alfred Mudge, ^o«to;t.— Memorials of the Mudge Family, 1638-1868, by Alfred Mudge.

8vo. ; 17th Ann. Report of the Boston Board of Trade. 8v(5.
From New England Historic Genealogical Society, £osto7i.—The New England Historic and Gene-
alogical Register for January, 1872. Proceedings of the N. E. Hist. Gen. Society, at their
Annual Meeting, Jan. 3, 1872.
From George C. Penncll, Champlain, N. F.— Journal; of Proceedings of the Third Convention of

the P. E. Church in the Diocese of Albany ; and one pamphlet.
yrom Col. Alexander C. M. Pennington, U. S. .1.— The Pennington Family. 8vo.
From Wm. Stevens Perry, D.B. Geneva, N. F.— Sixteen Church and other pamphlets.
From H. F. Phimiey, Cooperstown, N. F.— BListory of Cooperstowu, by Rev. S. T. Livermore.

12mo., 1862; Cooperstown on Otsego Lab.', N. Y. 8vo.
From J. Sabin A Son.% N. Y. «(y.— The American Bibliopolist for January, February, and Marcji,,^

1872.
From Elliot Sundford, N. Y. C%.— Manual of the American Congregational Union for 1870. Sva
From Rev. Enoch Sanford, Raynham, J^m.— History of the Town of Berkley, Mass., by Enoch

Sauford. 8vo.
From Thomas Steward^07i, Jr., Germantown, Penu.— The Penn Family, by John J. Smith. 8vo.
From S. Edward Stiles, M.D., Brooklyn, N. F.— New York City Directory for 1859.

NOTE.

The Pqblication GoMnrriEE iiiv.te the >.• j:it--ibntiOQ of f.imily Gouealogies, but will have to confiua
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ing these pages being assumed by the coati'ibutcr.

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The New York Gesealogic.u- and Biogbaphical Kecoud is published quarterly, under the sole super-
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CORRESPONDING MEMBERS.

ABBOT, Rev. EPHRAIM Westfield, Mass.

ALOFSEN, S AniBterdam, Hollimd .

BAINBKIDGE, WM. H Loutlou, Ennland.

BARTON, EDMUND M Worcester, Mass.

BERGEN, TEUNIS G Bay Ridge, N. Y.

BILL, LED YARD Springfield, Mass.

BOLTON, ROBERT Bedford, N. Y.

BOWEN, BENJAMIN E Mexico, N. Y.

CHESTER, .JOSEPH L Loudon, England.

CLARKE, ROBERT Cincinnati, Ohio.

CLIFT, Rev. WILLIAM Mystic Bridge, Conn.

COE, Rev. DAVID B Bloomfield, N. J.

COLBURN, .JEREMIAH Boston, Mass.

COLE, CHARLES A London, England.

COREY, D. P Maiden, Mass.

CORWIN, Rev. EDWARD T Millstone, N.J.

CUNNINGHAM, GEORGE A Lunenburg, Mass.

CUNNINGHAM, JAMES A Boston, Mass.

DAVIS, C. H. S Merideu, Conn.

DAVIS, W. W. H Doyleston, Penn.

DEAN, JOHN WARD Boston, Mass.

DEEMS, Rev. CHARLES F New York Citv.

DURRIE, D. S Madison, Wis.

EATON, LILLY Wakefield, Mass.

FARWELL, LEONARD J Washington, D. C.

FERDON, .JOHN W Pieruiout, N. Y.

FISHER, GEORGE J., M. D Sing Sing, N. Y

FISHER, MATURIN L Farmersburg. Iowa.

FOWLER, WILLIAM Durham Centre, Ct.

GAILLAKD, WILLIAM Oxford, Ohio.

OILMAN, ARTHUR Boston, Mass.

GREEN, SAMUEL A., M. D Boston, Mass

GREENE, GEORGE S Washington, D. C.

GREENE, S. S Providence, R.I.

HART, CHARLES H Philadelphia, Pa.

HILL, JOHN BOYNTON Mason, N. H

HOADLEY, CHARES J Hartford, Ct.

HOLCOMB, AMASA South wick. Ma s

HuLDEN, A. W., M. D Glen's Falls, N. Y

HOLDEN. FREDERICK A Washington, D. C.

HOLLAND. J. G Springfield, Ma.ss.

HOUGH, BENJAMIN F LowviUe N Y

HOWARD, JOSEPH -JACKSON Kent, England

HOWELL, Rev. GEORGE R Mt. Morris N Y

HOWLANI), ASA Conway, Mass.

HOWLAND, HENRY R Buflaio N Y

HOYT, ALBERT H Bosfui, Mass'

HUMPHREYS, O. M Minneapoli.s, Minn.

HUNTINGTON, Rev. E. V Stam lord. Conn.

LAWRENCE, Rev. JOHN Reading. Mass.

LORD, JOHN Stamford, Conn.

LORING, JAMES SPEAR BrooUlv n N Y

LOSSING, BENSON J Dover Plains! n' y'

MORAN, BENJAMIN London, England.

MOTLEY, JOHN LOTHROP London, England

JANES, Rev. FREDERICK Dana, Mass

O'CALLAGHAN, E. B Albany. N. Y

ONDERDONK, HENRY Jr Jamaica, N. Y

ONDERDONK, HORATIO G Manhi.sset, N. Y.

PAINE, ROYAL Brooklyn, N. Y.

PARSONS, SAMUEL H Middletown, Conn.

PATTERSON, D. WILLIAMS. .Newark Valley, N. Y.

PAYNE, J. BERTRAND London, England.

PEARSON, JONATHAN Schenectady, N. Y.

PECK, IRA B Woousocket, R. I.

PEIRCE, EBENEZER W Freetown, Mass

PERRY, Rev, WM. STEVENS Geneva, N. Y.

PRESCOTT, WILLIAM Concord. N. H.

REDFIELD, JOHN H Philadelphia, Pa.

RIKER, JAMES Waverly, N. Y.

ROOT, Rev. JAMES P Perry Centre, N. Y.

SANFORD, Rev. ENOCH Raynham, Mass.

SHEA, J. G New York Citv.

SHERMAN. Rev. HENRY B Esopus, N. Y.

.SHURTLEFF, NATHANIEL B Boston, Mass.

SIBLEY, JOHN LANGDON Cambridge, Mass.

SLAl- TER, Rev. EDMUND F boston, Mass.

SPOONER, ALDEN J Bronklyn, N. Y.

SPOONER, THOMAS Reading, O.

STANTON, EDWIN L Washingbm, D. C.

TAYLOR. Rev. BENJAMIN C Beigen, N. J.

TENNEY, JONATHAN Oweg.i, N Y

TOWNE, WILLIAM B Boston, Mass

TRASK, WILLIAM BLAKE Boston, Mass.

TUTHILL, WILLIAM H Tipt(m, Iowa.

WESTERVELT, HARMON C Washington, D. r

WHEATLAND, HENRY, M. D Salem, Ma.'-.'f.

WHEb.LER. RICHARD A Stoniiigton, Conn.

WHITEHEAD, WM. A Newark, N. J.

WHITMORE, WILLIAM 11 Boston, Mass.

WHI I'l'AKER, Rev. EPHER Southoid, N. Y.

WILLIAMS, O. S Clinton, N. V.

WINFIELD, CHARLES H Greenville, N. J.

WOODWARD, ASHBEL, M. D Franklin, Conn.

OFFICEI^S OF THE SOCIETY
For the Year 1872.

T'^-iiiddit, Henky R. Stiles.
First Vicc-Prcmchnt, Edward F. de Lancey,
Second Vnt-frrsidinf, Silvanus J. Macy.
Corrcspoiidhic/ Sccrdary, Charles P.. Moore.

Raordinr/ Secretary, Elliot Sandeord.
Trcmvrer, Samlel S. Purple.
Lihrarian, S. Hastings Grant.
Ecgistrar of Pedigrees, S. Edward Stiles.

Pxecniive Committee,
J. J. Latting, Wm. F. Holcomie, M. H. Stafford, Elliot Sandeorp.

Puhiiecdion Committee,

j J. J. Latting, S. S

Purple, S. Hastings Grant,
Committee on BiogreipMeal Bibliography,

Henry R. Stiles, ex off.

Charles B. Moore,

Martin H. Stafford,
Trntsteis,

David P. Holton.

1 For One Year.

Fcr Two Years.

For Three Years.

i Wm. Frederic Holcombk.

S. Hastings Grant,

David P. Holton,

1 Samiel S. I'irple,

Elliot Sandford,

John J. Latting, j

IIexuy R. Stiles,

Martin H. Stafford,

CuARLKS B. Moore.

i Vol. V

No. 3.

THE NEAV YORK

Genealogical and Biographical

Record.

Devoted to the Interests of American
Genealogy and Biography,

ISSUED (QUARTERLY.

July, 187-2

PUBLISHED FOR THE SOCIETY,

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New York City.

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<JXJ£j"Y", IS'T'S COISTTEISTTS.

PAGK.

Ho.v. William A. Revnolds, One of the Resident Members of the Society; IJrief Sketch of

— By Prof. Benjamin W. Dudc/ht (witli Portrait) - - - . . 105

Slossox Genealogy; Part 1 — By D.Williams Patterson - - - loT

The Heraldry of St. Paul's Chapel, New York, Second l^nper — Bj/ the Pev. Pevtrlei/ P.

Beits, A.M. - - - - - - . . . ' . 11,;

The Lawhesce Pedigrkk— By Watwn Pffinffham Lawrenec - . . loi

Genealogical Notation — By David Parsons Holton, M.B. - - - . - 132

List of Amkrioan Families whose Genealogies are being investigated witli view to

Publication - - - - - - - - . _ i;;^

The Society's Proceedings — April 18 and 27, May 11 and 25, June 8 - - - 148

Notes ON Books. — The Corwhi Genealogy; Genealogy of the Maiile Family ; Records of
Narraganset Township, No. 1 ; Journal of a War Cruise, by Solomon Drowns, M.D. :
Historical Collections of the American Colonial Church, vol. 2 - - - ij:;

Notes and Queries. — A Remarkable Gathering; Almanacs; Bockee; Cromwell; Genea-
logical Notes of New York Families in Pennsylvania ; Jones ; Lincoln ; Longfellow ;
Marriages of Men of New York to Women of New Jersey ; Swords ; Van Dyke - 14.".

Obituary Notes. — Astor, Mrs. W. B. ; Bennett, J. G. ; Bogue, Rev. H. P. ; Cruger, Mrs. H.
D. ; Goodwin, Capt. W. F. ; Lane, Jos. ; Lydig, P. M. ; Macy, Jos. ; Piatt, J. ; Ransom,
Col. H B.; Seward, E. P.; Sturgis, R. ; Stuyvcsant, Mrs. A. V. PL; Trimble, G. T. ,
Yan Schaick, Mrs. J. ; Wolfe, G. 1). - - - - - - . 1,",(»

Donations Recently Received, set; c()\er, i.agc '4.

"The New York Genealogical .^nd BioGitArnicAL Rkcokd." see cowr, page 4.

The object of this Society is to collect and preserve (also to publish, as far as practicable),
(Genealogical, Biographical and Historical matter relating, for the most part, though not exclu-
sively, to the State of New Yoi-k.

A library has been commenced, already containing many works of great value to the genea-
liigical student; which, by donation, exchange and otherwise, is rapidly increasing.

The stated meetings of the Soci(;tyare held on tlie second and fourth Saturdays of each month,
(excepting July, August and September), at half-past se\'en o'clock, P. M., at the Mott Memorial
Hall, 64 Madison Avenue, New York. At the meeting on tlie second Saturdaj-, papers will be
read or addresses delivered. The meeting on the fourth Saturday will be of a business and con-
\ersational character. These meetings are open to the public.

Membershu'. — For admission to the Society, the candidate must be nominated liy a member,
ill writing; be approved by tlie Board of Trustees, and voted in at a regular meeting. The initia-
tion fee is Five dollars, and Pcsidenf Membership requires the payment, annually, of Five dollars.
The Life Membership fee (in lieu of all annual assessments) is Fifty dollars. The Clerks of the
several Counties and Towns of the States are members of this Society ex offirio.

The " Record " will he found on sale at the AloU Memorial Hall: —
Volume One, ivith Index, Price One Dollar ; Volume Two, with Index, Pricr
Tivo Dollars; Volume Three, Nos. One, Two and Three, Fifty Cents each.

Also, at G. P. Putnam & Son's: — Association Hall, Corner of Uh Avenue
and 2dd Street.

h

DOIS^^TIONS TO THE SOCIETY

SINCE THE LAST ISSUE.

From Charles EJmanl Aiithon, Xtw Yorl- (7///.— Xarrativo of the Settlonu'ut c.l'Georo-u Cliristian

Anthon in Amerii-a.
From Matthew D. Baqg, Xeir York C'ltii. — Camden's Remains eoiiferning Tji-itain; Tlie.Kegister of
Xew Netherlands, 1 620-1 674, by O'CaHauh.in ; Massachusetts Civil List, KJSO-l'ZVi, by Whit-
more ; Washington's Private Diaries, edited by Lossing- ; Letters about tjie Hudson River ;
The New YorlTstate Tourist, 1842; Catalogue of Kamilton College, 18*71-2.
From. J. M. Bancroft, New York City. — Pratt's History of Eastham, VVellfleet and Orleans, Barn-
stable Co., Mass .with Tnde.v by J. jM. Baneroft ; Memoirs of Rev. I']lias Coriielius, by B. B.
Edwards.
From tlu- Eev. Bevcrlei/ /?. Ij''tt.-<, Xew York Viti/. — Funeral Sermon on Rev. Wm. Luptoii .(olinson

D.D.. by Rev. Sam'l J. Corneille ; Heraldic Catalogue (in French), 2 nos.
Froin Ledi/ard BUI, Sprimjjidd, Mass. — Act of Incorporation and By-Laws of the New London
County (Conn.) Historical Society ; Report of the Celebration of the 1 5(»tli Anniversary of the
Congregational Church in Franklin, Conn.
From William G. Brooks, Boston. — Necrology of Alumni of Harvard College, 1851-63; Memorial
of Daniel Webster; Memorial of Judge Samuel Phillips, l)y Rev. John L. Taylor; Tributes
of Massachusetts Historical Society to the Memory of Hon. David Sears and George Ticknor;
Cotton Mather, Life of (tov. Thoiiias Dudley: Semi-Centennial of the English High School,
Boston; Letter of John Quiucy Adams to Hon. H. G. Otis; Account of Railroad Opening
between Boston and Canada.
From George L. Catlin, New York Citi/.—Decem\h\\ Record of tlie Class of ISC.o, Yale College.
From Afes.'irs. Chase cO Town, Philadelphia. — The American Historical Record for April, May and

June, 1872.
From Unfns \V. Clark, B.D., Albaui/, X. T.— Discourse on Howard D. Townsend. M.D., and tour

other {)amphlets.
From Robert Clarke. Cincinnati, 0.— Societv of the Army of the Cumberland, Fiftli Reunion.
From Hon. John Clement, Haddonfield, N. ./.—Lineage of the Lloyd and Carpenter Families, by
Chas. P. Smith ; Genealogy 'of the three Daughters of Samuel and Rosanna Collins in both
lines, bv John ( 'lement; Report in relation to the claims of the Heirs at Law of Samuel
Collins,"' (fcc, by John Clement; Constitution, cfec.,of the Surveyors' Association of West New
Jersey; 16 Nos. of the West Jersen Press.
From Hon. H. R. Clam, Washington, I). C— Report of the CommissicMier on Indian Affairs

for 1871.
From Rev. Henry N. Cobb, Washington, N. 5'.— Manual of the :Milbrook Church.
From the Comniissioner e>f Agriculture, Washington, I). C— Report of the Commissioner on Cattle

Diseases.
From Rev. Tan/ore Cor win, Millstone, X. ./".—The Corwin Genealogy.
From Ellsworth Eliot, M.D., New York CV///.— Transactions of the 3Iedical Society of the State of

New York, for 1870.
From the Essex. Inatitate, Salem, Mass. — Bulletin of the Essex Institute for No\'ember and DeC'-ui-

bcr, 1871, Januarv and Februarv, 1872 ; with title and index of vol. 3.
From Wm. F. Holconibe, M. D, New York CV/"//.— Family Records and Recollections of Melania
(Boughton) Smith; Biographical Sketch of Hon. E.'Delafield Smith ; and 5 other pamphlets.
From Joseph Jackson Howard, Kent, Englajid.—Fpdigree of the Family of Ashburner ; IMiscellanea

Gen. et Heraldica, Nos. 18 and 19.
From L. P. Hubbard, Xew Yor/i Ci7w— Proceedings at the (list, 62d, 63d, 64th, 65tli and 66th

Anniversary Celebrations of the New Englaiid Society, in the City of New York.
From J. J. Latting, Xew York City. — Address of Rev. Dr. Vennilye at the opening of the Roose-
velt Hosi^ital.
From Leslie Alexan^r Lee, Canton, A^. 3'.— Catalogues of the St. Lawrence University.
From S'lvanns J. Macy, Xew York Citg.— The Petdj Genealogy; History of Stamford, Conn., by E.
B. Huntington; Stamford Soldiers' Memorial ; Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture, for
1870 ; Twenty copies of the Macy (Genealogy, for exchange, 4to (in sheets).
From the Minne.sota Historical Socie'y, St. Pa«V.— Annual Report of the Society, for 1871.
From the Xew England Historic- Genealogical Soeietg, Boston. — The New England Historic and

Genealogical Register for April, 1872.
From E. B. 0" Callaghan, M.D.. Xew York Citg.—Laws and Ordin mces of New Netherlands,
1638-1674.
; From D. Williams Patterson, Xeirark Valley, X. T. (through " The Record Club").— The Foote
I Family, by Nathaniel Goodwin.

, From S. S. Purple, M.D., Xew York C/f"// —Dictionary of American Biography, by Francis S.
\ Drake.

1 From Stephen Raivlall, Providence, R. /.—Roger Williams, the Prophetic Legislator, by Thomas
', T. Stone.

From Mes.srs. J. Stbin d- So7i, Xew York City. — The American Bibliopolist for April, 1872.
\ From Mrs. Elizabeth P. Sanelford, Xew York City.—^^ighi College Catalogues.
\ From Elliot Sanelford, Xew York a'(v.— Annual Report of the N. Y. State Commissioners of Emi-
gration, for 1870.
From S. Edward Stiles, M. D., Brooklyn, X. }'.— Directory to Greenwood Cemetery, 1852.
From Cyrus Woodman, Cambridge, Mass. — Record of the Proprietors of Narraganset Township.
No." 1, now the Town of Buxton, Maine, from Aug. 1, 17K3 to Jan. 4, 1811.

"THE NEW YORK GENEALOGICAL & BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD."

This periodical — now in its third year — is the organ of the New York Genealouual and
Biographical Society, and is published quarterly in the City of New York. It is devoted to
the interests of American Genealogy and Biography in general, but more particulai-ly as
connected with the State of New York. Its object is to gather, and to preserve in an
enduring form, the scattered records of the early settlers and residents of the Colony of the
New Netherlands, and the Province and State of New York ; to perpetuate their honored
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GENKALO(;iES.— Schuyler, Swords, Ten Eyck, Woodhull, "Tangier" Smith, Latting,
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Bancker, Lespinard, Oothout, Rutgers, Schuyler, Schermerhorn, Staats, Teller,
Van Dam, Van der Poel, Van Sehaick.

BIOGRAPHIES. — Gillian C. Verplanck; Francis B. Cutting; Baron de Zeno-; Ezra
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Vol. IV. Albany, N. ^ . J- Munscll, lb J ^^^^.^ ,„ be^vilderlng a least of

Tn this noble volume, as in the three which h'^^^' ^^"^^ J '^ue principal matters are ' Notes

1 ws that we know not which to appro^c the m. .t ii e i i and embracing

mxphical sketches of Amos Dean, ^ j' ^^^V^.^^'^t-o^,. Rev J. N- Wyckotf, Alden March;
SteTlSn Van Renssalaer, James E'^^^^U, Peto ^^^ ^^^ j^-^^ .. Contributions tor C-cnea-
lof rears<m's " Key to Names in Early AVban^ J^e o^U .^^ ^^^^^^^.^ .^^^ ,, , . most extnxordin;
T -I^ nf First Albany Settlers;" also hib JJiagiaras oi forming a street-director v o.

'^^"dev'nent' being an arrano-ement o ho-e^«^^^;;,° "S^l: oi city lots; then M. Mull-
Albany irom 1630, onward, with the d'\\^.^ "J^^. rin%ontinnation of those given in a formev
! firs reproduction of the " Albany Co^'^t Reco ds ^in c ^ .^^^^^ Portraits, views

tnlnmeUrom 1655 to 1679, and the volume l^fi\l■\.^'!"''' ^-.^^ readers will read these last lines ot
:frc , hoiises,etc.,aldtoitsbeautya,u^^^^^^^^^ oMi storlcal events now consists of ten
\ Sr Munsell's preface with deep regret Thi, seiies o ^ ^^^^^_ ^^. ^

\\.,..a^ nf Vnnals and four of Collections, it was oe i ■^_^^ ^^^ interest m

kT;„1.tror4dU,.erere,,cetot;««

+1.^-,. Tivitters The publisher wiU e\ei nave a u i ■ urnnosed to make it here, it is theie-

I Ce almost certai,. that th,s ™X . d la » o aU .i». aol wLen the <!" f "^ * ."^^X "

civic affairs. '^^ See next 'page.

::r>TKs ov HE Ancestry of Sylvester Baldwin- Bv Charles C. Baldwin, A M

Cleveland, Ohio. [Ihprlntcd from the N. E. Ilhf. iO Gen. Rer/.. for Juh 1872 i

Boston. 1872. 8vo., pp. 15. •' •'. •>• °<^-)

The contents of this neat and beantifully printed pamphlet are interestino- and o-ivo

evidence ot careful and judicious research. Sjlvester. the emio-rant to Connecticut is

connected with the English family of the County Bucks, and a pleasant sketch of

localities associated with the Baldwins of Old England is given.

II. R. s.
Contributions for the Genealogies or the First Settlers of the Ancient Coi-nty
OF Albany, from 1(330 to 1S( 0. By Trof. Jonathan Pearson. Albany N Y ' J
Munsell. 1872, small ^Ito, pp. 182. J ' ■ ■

This neat volume is simply a reproduction, in the same type, and with the same
r«y1lMiT'V ii'^ I'l ''' ^"l^r^ntly shaped page, of the matter which comprises a portion
(84-1847 ) ot Mr. Munsell's fourth volume, of A/han,/ Colhctions. We welcome it in this
separate [prm Its Aaliie can scarcely be over-estimated— especially when we consider
the peculiar difficulties which Dutch genealogy presents to the student, and the com-
paratively limited amount of labor thus far accomplished in gathering the history of
our early New York families. The Kn, to the Nanus of Persons occurrfng in the Early
Dutch Kecords, occupying the first ten pages of the book, is, of itself one of the
most practically useful works ever undertaken— one which we could 'wish to see
imitated m every Dutch genealogy. Prof. Pearson's services lo Albany County history
(see JIumells Albany Records, Annals of Albany County, etc.) have been remarkable—
the more so, as his time is so occupied with his duties at Union College and his
residence IS so far from the scene of his genealogical labors. Our readers will be glad
to learn that he is now at work on a simila^ publication, devoted to the Schenectady
tamihes, Mhich he hopes to have in the printer's hands shortly.

H. R. S.

The American Biblioi-olist, published by J. Sabin <fe S,.ns, of 84 Nassau St New
,, ^ ~^^ ^'^l merely a book catalogue, but is assuming more and more the character of a
_ i\otes and Queries " and literary magazine; and contains many items of general
interest to historical students. Its monthly issues will repay perusal

R. S.

The American Historical Record and Repertory of Notes and Queries under
the able conduct of Benson J. Lossing, is rapidly making its way into favor Its
contents are varied and interesting; and its list of contributors embraces a number of
names which are honored in literary and historical circles. In the Jul,/ number we
Tu''^^^ ^ ^'^'■^ particularly interesting to our members, an obituary notice of the late
Allred 1. Goodman. Secretary of the Western Reserve Historical Society, and one of
tlie most promising and earnest workers in the field of American history aiidanticiuities
ihe September number is very rich in matter of New York interest. " h. r. s.

The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. The July number of
this veteran quarterly presents its readers with its usual interesting bill of fare It
seems to us tiiat it has, of late, taken to rambling somewhat out of its own fields and
into those belonging more specially to the local historian ; yet, where the line of
demarcation is so indefinite, this is perhaps unavoidable. Its principal contents are a
Bwqraphi/ (with portrait) of Benjamin FranUm Mason, the artist; Correspondence
relatrvc to Hutchinson's Hist, of Massachusetts Say ; Unpublished Letters of Salem Loyalists
by the Treasurer of our own " Record Club;" Oxnard's Jouriud ; Early History of
Ceoryia ; Notes on Ship-Buildinfj in Mass. : Ma,ss. Loc'd Law ; the Baldwin and Seaver
Genealoi/its, mentioned elsewhere in our pages ; Extracts from, Fres. Church Records of
\]est,rly, R. L; The Great Seal of Virginia ; Notes and Queries ; Book Notices;
Obituaries, etc., etc. u r s

The BiiiLicAL Repertory and Princeton Review. Lahx rolume, irom 1825 to 1868

8vo. Philad., 1871.

All Index to a Review would seem to be an odd place in which to look for biogra-
phical information ; yet this one may be of no little value for the purposes of this
Society. It adds to an elaborate and careful analysis of subjects, and catalogue of
authors (which in itself does great credit to the editor), a historical account of the rise
and progress of tlie Review, and biographical notices of the writers in it for the period
of time mentioned in the title page. Tliese notices are generally brief, but clear and
definite ; they abound in dates and state facts in the ]>hiinest antl most straightforward
manner ; and, containing as they do, lives and lists of the writings of many distin-
guished Americans, they are of equal value to the student of genealogy and of bibli-
ography. - ■' B_ R p

Notes of Kip FAinuY.- As some of the readers of the Record may have this work,
and the value of such a publication depends on its accuracy, I wish to correct a ridicu-
lous printer's mistake. On page 44, line 7, for " This Sir William," read " His son
William." Any one accustomed to printing can easily see how this typogra])hical
error could occur, particularly when the words "His sou" were not \vritteii distinctly
by tli« Author.

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